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Because the lotus made the men forget who they were and where they came from.
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∙ 12y ago
The Lotus-Eaters harm Odysseus and his men by offering them the lotus plant, which causes anyone who eats it to lose all desire to return home and instead become sedated and apathetic. This leads the crew to forget their purpose and desire to continue on their journey back to Ithaca.
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∙ 11y agowell odysseus responded in a way were we could know that odysseus what to save the people that the three men were doing bad things too.............
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What animal is Odysseus warned not to harm?
The animals which Odysseus was warned not to harm were the sacred cattle and the sacred sheep. However, the men who were traveling with Odysseus did not heed the warning and slaughtered many of the animals. In retaliation Zeus sent a massive storm which called everyone except Odysseus.
What will happen if Odysseus or his men harm the cattle of Helios the sun?
If Odysseus or his men harm the cattle of Helios the sun god, it will result in a severe punishment. Helios will demand retribution and may vow to seek vengeance, leading to further hardships for Odysseus and his crew, such as additional challenges on their journey back home.
What did Odysseus have to do for Circe to save his men?
Odysseus had to best Circe in several different ways: He resisted her magic by ingesting the moly. He resisted her wiles, by making her swear to do no harm to him. He bedded Circe. He then refused to eat until his men were transformed back into men.
What happened when Odysseus left his men so he could go pray on the island?
When Odysseus left his men to go pray on the island of Thrinacia, they disregarded his warnings not to harm the sacred cattle of the sun god Helios. As a result, the gods punished them by causing their ship to be destroyed in a storm and all of his men perished except for Odysseus.
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
What is the prophecy of Teiresias and Circe?
If Odysseus or his crew should harm the cattle of Helios, his ship and his men will be doomed. If they do not do this, they may yet reach Ithaca.
How is Odysseus able to negotiate with Circe the safe return of his men?
Hermes warns Odysseus before his encounter with the enchantress Circe, and gives Odysseus a magical herb to protect him from Circes' spells, as well as exact advice as to what to do. Circe tries to turn Odysseus into a pig but fails. Odysseus rushes Circe with his sword, but she acquiesces, and tries to bed Odysseus. Odysseus commands her to swear an oath to do him no further harm, and after she has, he beds her. Afterwards he refuses to eat, and explains he cannot until he sees his men. Circe retrieves them (as animals), and administers a drug to turn them back into normal. Odysseus tells his men to return to the ship.
What does scylla do to Odysseus men?
She captures six of Odysseus' men and eats them alive
What did Circe turn Odysseus' men into?
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
Which of these statements is true regarding the Cicones and Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
Why do Odysseus' men not get home?
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
