Answer:
- Jupiter Tonans
: In Roman mythology, he was the king of gods and is used as an allusion to a pagan god. The narrator is, in essence, calling the salesman a pagan. This term is used to liken the lightning-rod man to a pagan god.
- Thunderer:
In Greek mythology, this name refers to Zeus, the king of gods and the god of the weather. This allusion reinforces the storm motif.
- Olympus:
In Greek mythology, this place is where the gods dwell.
- Gibraltar: This tall rock, known as one of the Pillars of Heracles, refers to something of great strength and endurance.
Explanation:
To complete this exercise, you have to read the short story "The Lightning-Rod Man" written by Herman Melville and then identify the words given with its meanings.
This story is about a man that lives in the Acroceraunian hills. During a thunder storm another man knocks on his door and he starts narrating what happens when the stranger enters the cottage.
