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Read this excerpt from Bulfinch’s Mythology.

The fame of her beauty was so great that strangers from neighboring countries came in crowds to enjoy the sight, and looked on her with amazement, paying her that homage which is due only to Venus herself.
Based on the context, what does the word homage most likely mean?

disrespect
honor
temple tax
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Answer: Honor

Explanation: because Venus is a god and she is beautiful and why would they disrespect her?

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