Question

Read this sentence from "The Vengeance of Achilles" from the Iliad.

Achilles approached, brandishing his great spear, and the flashing of his arms was like fire or the sun when it rises.

What does the phrase "like fire or the sun when it rises" mean?


showing great power

warning of what is to come

shedding light on everything

signaling danger

Answer 1

The answer is showing great power.

Step-by-step explanation:

He raised his sword and it shined as if it was the gods were blessing him with great strength

Answer 2

Showing great power!

Step-by-step explanation:

Because in the text it doesn't apply anything about danger or a waring. Hope this helps!