In the poem 'Genesis B,' what is the primary motivation cited for Satan's rebellion against God?
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Correct answer: Pride and desire for equal power
'Genesis B,' an Old Saxon interpolation, focuses on Satan's pride (ofermod). His fall is depicted as a feudal-style rebellion where he refuses to acknowledge a superior lord.
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