Eurylochus was given command of 22 men to explore the island, (half of the crew). They meet Circe, and feast at her house. However, Eurylochus being suspicious, does not eat of the food or drink the wine. When the crew members are turned into swine, Eurylochus runs back to the ship to warn Odysseus.
Later when Odysseus comes back, and Eurylochus does not want to go back to Circe's palace, Odysseus is angry enough to behead him, but is stopped by the rest of the crew.
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Circe turns the men into pigs with her spells.
He is Second in Command of Odysseus Legion. He is also the one who led some men into Circes Palace when they were turned to swine. He was the only one in that group that was not turned to swine because he feared a trap.
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Polites entered Circe's palace and was soon followed by all of Eurylochus' men (except for Eurylochus himself). Circe invited them for dinner and added a magical potion to the meal. Eurylochus' men were then turned into pigs.
Eurylochus was defiant. He attempted to stop Odysseus men from following him to Circes house but Odysseus men decided to follow him and Eurylochus came with because Odysseus yelled at him.
A year.
Circe turns the men into pigs with her spells.
Eurylochus.
He is Second in Command of Odysseus Legion. He is also the one who led some men into Circes Palace when they were turned to swine. He was the only one in that group that was not turned to swine because he feared a trap.
Eurylochus criticizes Odysseus for risking their lives by not leaving the island immediately after Polyphemus, the Cyclops, was blinded. He believes Odysseus's curiosity and desire for glory led to their dangerous situation. Eurylochus thinks Odysseus's behavior was reckless and irresponsible.
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Eurylochus shows good judgment by advising his fellow sailors against certain actions, such as entering Circe's dwelling without caution. He also demonstrates good leadership skills by urging Odysseus to move on from dangerous situations before it's too late.
Aeaea is the home of Circe. There is no way to pinpoint where the island is because of Homer's indeterminate description of its location.
Polites entered Circe's palace and was soon followed by all of Eurylochus' men (except for Eurylochus himself). Circe invited them for dinner and added a magical potion to the meal. Eurylochus' men were then turned into pigs.
Eurylochus proves his good judgment by insisting that the crew should not enter Circe's dwelling when they arrive on her island. He is skeptical of Circe's intentions and warns that she may be a danger to them. This caution ultimately saves his fellow crew members from falling victim to Circe's enchantments.
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus and his crew to stop on Helios' island by explaining that they are in dire need of rest and supplies. He argues that they should take advantage of the island's resources before continuing their journey, despite the potential consequences of angering Helios.