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Iris: Of her society Be not afraid. I met her deity Cutting the clouds towards Paphos, and her son Dove-drawn with her. What is meant by “dove drawn”? - English Literature

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Read the lines given below and answer the following question:

Iris: Of her society
Be not afraid. I met her deity
Cutting the clouds towards Paphos, and her son
Dove-drawn with her.

What is meant by “dove drawn”?

विकल्प

  • A drawing of doves.

  • Attracted by doves.

  • The chariot was drawn by doves.

  • Doves were drawn to him.

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उत्तर

The chariot was drawn by doves.

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