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The correct answer is: 2. by weaving together historical evidence and narrative to support claims about Pytheas's life and exploration.
In the passage, the author uses various historical evidence and narrative elements to support claims about Pytheas's life and exploration. The author mentions the mentions of Pytheas's account by other writers, the description of Pytheas as a fraud by Strabo, and the fact that Pytheas was likely a merchant trading in amber and tin. The author also narrates the possible routes and challenges of Pytheas's journey. These strategies help to build the credibility and provide context for the claims being made about Pytheas's life and exploration.