Question

Read the passage from Theseus.

Theseus always wanted to be a great hero, like Hercules, and now what he wanted most was to enter Athens worthy of being the son of the king. Therefore, although he could have taken a safe journey by sea to Athens, he instead chose the dangerous route by land. The route, which passed the six entrances to the Underworld, was littered with violent brigands.

What aspect of ancient Greek daily life does this passage reveal?

Ocean travel was risky.
Ocean travel was common.
It was unusual to travel to Athens.
It was common to travel to the Underworld

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Ocean travel was common.

Step-by-step explanation:

It says, "Therefore, although he could have taken a safe journey by sea to Athens, he instead chose the dangerous route by land."