Which of these is a recurring motif in the Old English 'Exodus' that is not present in the original biblical book?
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Correct answer: A cloud-sail image for the pillar of cloud
The poet of 'Exodus' uses the 'cloud-sail' (lyft-fæt) metaphor to describe the pillar of cloud. This imagery reflects the Germanic seafaring tradition, treating the desert crossing like a sea voyage.
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