Understanding the Offering to Poseidon

The transcript discusses an offering to Poseidon by the Greeks, who are praying for a safe return home. There is a debate on whether to burn the offering or present it to the gods, highlighting differing opinions on how to handle the gift.

What is the purpose of the offering to Poseidon?

• To ensure a safe journey home

• To celebrate a victory

• To honor a fallen hero

• To request rain for crops

What is one suggestion made about the gift?

• To sell it

• To give it to the king

• To bury it

• To take it to the temple

What is the final suggestion made about the offering?

• To hide it

• To throw it into the sea

• To burn it

• To keep it as a treasure

Who insists on burning the offering?

• The queen

• The high priest

• The prince

• The king

What is the offering described as?

• A message

• A gift to the gods

• A weapon

• A curse