Tradition holds that the secret of Greek fire was bequeathed to Emperor Constantine by an angel. The author most likely included this sentence in the passage to
OA.
highlight the religious controversy that caused the wars in which Greek fire was used.
B.
suggest that Greek fire was a religious myth and not a real weapon used in warfare.
c.
explain why it took so long for scientists to uncover the Byzantine recipe for Greek fire.
reveal an additional reason for the importance of Greek fire to the Byzantines.
OD