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Did the the lotus esters kill some of Odysseus's men?
The lotus eaters did not kill Odysseus's men, but they did pose a significant threat to them. When Odysseus's crew encountered the lotus eaters, they consumed the intoxicating lotus flower, which caused them to forget their desire to return home. As a result, the men became lethargic and unwilling to continue their journey, effectively endangering their mission and lives. Odysseus had to intervene and bring them back to the ship to escape the influence of the lotus.
The lotus-eaters offer Odysseus's crew?
lotus flowers to eat
Do the lotus eaters eat Odysseus?
No. The Lotus eaters only ate lotus plants and were peaceful.
How many men did Odysseus lose on the island of the lotus eaters?
Odysseus lost no men on the island of the lotus eaters. He was able to retrieve the 3 men that had succumbed to the lotus' temptation.
Did the lotus eaters show harm to Odysseus?
Yes, the Lotus Eaters posed a significant threat to Odysseus and his men. When they encountered the Lotus Eaters, some of Odysseus's crew consumed the intoxicating lotus plant, which caused them to lose all desire to return home and forget their purpose. This distraction could have led to their doom, as they risked remaining on the island indefinitely, abandoning their journey. Odysseus had to intervene and drag them back to the ship to escape the allure of the lotus.
How did Lotus Eaters Treat Odysseus and his men?
The Lotus Eaters treated Odysseus and his men with hospitality, offering them the lotus plant to eat. However, the lotus had a narcotic effect that caused the men to forget their homes and desires to return to Ithaca. This led to some of Odysseus's crew becoming lethargic and unwilling to leave the island. Ultimately, Odysseus had to forcefully bring them back to their ship to continue their journey.
Why does Odysseus send three of his best men into the land of the Lotus Eaters?
Odysseus sent two men and the man under them to the land of the Lotus Eaters to see what type of people the Lotus Eaters were, if they were friendly and the like.
Who are the people who feed Odysseus' men with lotus plants?
They are the Lotus Eaters. It is not believed that they bear any malicious intent towards Odysseus' men; they are just unaware of the consequences.
What island are Odysseus' men eating lotus flowers on?
The Island of the Lotus Eaters. At least, I think so.
What Adventure did Odysseus and his men meet before drifting into the country of lotus-eaters?
Odysseus and his men had been in the land of the Cicons and their city of Ismarus before coming to the island of the lotus eaters. Before that, they fought at Troy.
Why does Odysseus tie his three men in the lotus eaters?
After the Island of the Cicones, Odysseus landed on the Island of the Lotus Eaters. The Lotus is a plant that forces the eater to lose all grip on reality. Once it is eaten, the person knows nothing nor cares for anything other than eating the lotus plant. Odysseus sent in two men to scout out the area. When they did not come back, Odysseus sent in to find them. He found the two men hopelessly addicted to eating the lotus plant. Odysseus tied the two men up and forced them into the ship against their will and sails away.
What happens to the scouting party Odysseus sends to the land of the lotus eaters?
When Odysseus sends a scouting party to the land of the Lotus Eaters, the crew encounters the locals who consume the intoxicating lotus flower. The effects of the lotus cause them to forget their home and desire to stay in the land of the Lotus Eaters. As a result, Odysseus must forcibly retrieve his men and bring them back to the ship to continue their journey, highlighting the dangers of temptation and forgetfulness.
