Question

read the introduction of helios from the myths and legends of ancient greece and rome by e. m. berens.
helios, who was the son of the titans hyperion and theia, is described as rising every morning in the east, preceded by his sister eos (the dawn), who, with her rosy fingers, paints the tips of the mountains, and draws aside that misty veil through which her brother is about to appear. when he has burst forth in all the glorious light of day, eos disappears, and helios now drives his flame-darting chariot along the accustomed track. this chariot, which is of burnished gold, is drawn by four fire-breathing steeds, behind which the young god stands erect with flashing eyes, his head surrounded with rays
what element of a myth does this excerpt contain?
○ a description about a historical event
○ a lesson about the difficulties of life
○ an exploration of human behavior
○ an explanation of the natural world

Explanation:

The excerpt uses the god Helios and his sister Eos to explain the natural phenomenon of dawn and the arrival of daylight, which is a common function of myths to make sense of the natural world. The other options do not fit: there is no historical event, life lesson, or exploration of human behavior here.

Answer:

an explanation of the natural world