The author draws the connection between Ancient Greek mythology and modern western society. They do this by stating that Greeks created gods in the image of humans, and also with the same traits/ humans qualities.
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#1 D P'u Yi realizes that the splendor is reserved for his position and not for him
#2 <span>B "To show how they loved me and cared for me, the high consorts also sent a responsible eunuch to report on how I had 'consumed viands.' This too was a formality."</span>
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Its a non luck day but the weather is better
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