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How many men odysseus' crew did scylla kill and eat?
6
How many men in Odysseus crew did scylla kill and eat?
Scylla snatched 6 of Odysseus' best men as they passed, one for each of Scylla's six heads.
In the odyessey How many men are lost because of Scylla?
6 men are lost
How many men were killed by scylla?
It is said Scylla ate thousands of men as they passed by or tried to fight her. In particular, 6 of Odysseus' men were eaten as they came home from the Siege of Troy.
Why does Odysseus keep information about Scylla secret from his men?
He is warned by Circe that Scylla will take 6 of his men, but if they attack Scylla, something that would require them to be ready with armour etc. , they would all die instead of just 6. Also, Oddysseus fails to follow Circes instructions, as he himself puts on his armour in fear.
How many men odysseus' crew did scylla kill and eat?
6
How does scylla kill odysseus' men?
Each of Scylla's 6 serpent-like heads grabs one of Odysseus men, eating them whole.
How many men in Odysseus crew did scylla kill and eat?
Scylla snatched 6 of Odysseus' best men as they passed, one for each of Scylla's six heads.
How many men were lost to scylla in the oddssey?
6 men were eaten/killed by Scylla.
How many Men in crew did Scylla kill and eat?
six
How many men in Odysseus's crew did Scylla kill and eat?
six
Did Odysseus choose Scylla or Charybdis?
Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.
What happens when Odysseus sails past Scylla?
Scylla grabs 6 of Odysseus' best men and devours them. Helpless to do anything, the men row quickly to escape both Scylla and Charybdis.
In the odyessey How many men are lost because of Scylla?
6 men are lost
What does Odysseus say was the most pitiful sight in his experience with Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla eating 6 of his men alive.
How many of Odysseus's men are devoured by the monster Scylla?
the monster Scylla has six heads so it eats 6 men of Odysseus, one for each head
Why does Odysseus choose to sail toward Scylla as opposed to Charybdis?
Odysseus chooses to pass by Scylla because, Scylla will only kill 6 men, one for each head. Charybdis will sink the ship, killing everyone. Circe has also advised Odysseus to do choose Scylla. Further, Charybdis is a visible danger, and Odysseus uses Charybdis to encourage his men to pass by quickly. Finally, passing by Scylla and Charybdis is given as the only way for Odysseus to get home from where he is.
