Question

Why was the poet afraid of the snake ?

Answer 1

The poet was afraid of the snake because of the voice of the human education, which makes him think that the snakes are poisonous, and these are to be killed.
So, at last the poet threw a log at it. He was in a fear accompanied by the thought that if he didn't through a log at it, he would be considered as a uncourageous one.
So, at last because of his fear, and this, he threw the log at the snake.

Answer 2

Answer:

The poet was afraid of the snake because of the voice of the human education, which makes him think that the snakes are poisonous, and they will kill us .

Explanation:

because of that poet there that snake aside.