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Why did Odysseus allow six of his men to die?
He lose them to Scylla when they pass through the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
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.
What two places does Odysseus pass after facing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
Why did Odysseus go to the straits of Scylla and Charybdis?
He needed to sail pass this strait to get home to Ithaca.
How did Odysseus pass by scylla and charybdis?
By sailing through the narrow space in between them. By sailing closer to Scylla, he saved his ship, but lost 6 men in the process.
Did Odysseus choose Scylla or Charybdis?
Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.
When did Odysseus put his men in danger?
Odysseus is forced to put his men in danger in many situations, but specifically does so when they have to pass by Scylla, the sea monster.
How many men did Odysseus lose to Scylla?
Odysseus' crew lost six men when passing Scylla, one man for each head of Scylla.
Did Odysseus kill scylla?
No.
How many of Odysseus men did scylla get?
According to Homer's Odyssey, six of Odysseus' men were eaten alive by Scylla.
What does Circe tell Odysseus to do about Scylla and Charbdis?
tell them scylla is a bitchhhead
What happened when Odysseus and his men sailed by Scylla?
Odysseus successfully sailed his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla managed to catch six of his men, devouring them alive.
