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The sailors ears were plugged so that they could not hear and Odysseus was lashed to the mast.
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Who Are sirens on The Odyssey?
The sirens are a danger that Odysseus and his men must pass to return home.
What danger occurs after Odysseus and his men leave the sirens?
Scylla and Charybdis are encountered.
What danger did Odysseus and his man face when they encountered the sirens?
The song of the Sirens hypnotized his men into yearning to sail toward the island at which they resided luring them to their doom.
Was Odysseus men tempted from the sirens?
Yes, Odysseus and his crew were tempted by the Sirens' enchanting song as they passed by. In order to resist their allure, Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax and had himself tied to the ship's mast to avoid succumbing to the Sirens' song.
Why are the sirens dangerous to Odysseus and his men?
the sweet songs of the sirens lead their men to death
Why is Odysseus considered to be selfish when he listens to the sirens?
Some may view Odysseus as selfish when he listens to the sirens because he prioritizes his own desires for knowledge and adventure over the safety and well-being of his crew. By choosing to hear the sirens' song, he puts his men in danger of succumbing to the lure of the sirens' voices.
In the Odyssey did the sirens lure Odysseus?
Yes; the Sirens sang their enchanted song, and attempted to lure Odysseus and his men to their doom.
How does Odysseus survive the danger by the sirens Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus goes through the Sirens by putting beeswax in their ears. Odysseus is tied to the mast while the Sirens are surrounding them and is begging for his soilders to untie him but they don't. He goes through Scylla by just going past it, letting 6 of his men get eaten by Scylla. And he sailed closer to Scylla to get past Charybdis.
What danger do the sirens pose in the odyssey?
In the Odyssey, the danger posed by the sirens lies in their enchanting song that lures sailors towards them, leading ships to crash on the rocky shores where the sirens reside. Those who listen to their song are unable to resist and often meet a tragic fate. Odysseus devises a plan to navigate safely past the sirens by having his crew plug their ears with beeswax while he himself is tied to the ship's mast to hear their song without being able to steer the ship towards them.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the sirens yet protect him men from danger?
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' song, but he himself is tied to the mast of the ship so he can listen without being lured to his death. This way, he can experience the dangerous allure of the Sirens while ensuring the safety of his crew.
Why does Odysseus rally his men?
To win the war, win the battle, avoid danger, keep up morale.
How does Odysseus rescue his men from this danger?
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