Odysseus' men are compared to in the poem as "Terrible falcons from eyries" because of the anger and fear struck upon them as Athena's shield appeared in the hall.
Antinous insults Odysseus for numerous reasons:One-up manshipTo show his position among men, compared to a lowly beggar.Because Antinous is impatient and does not tolerate Odysseus, his begging, his speeches, or his insults.To attempt to get rid of Odysseus, as he feels a beggar should not be in the company of such men.(When Odysseus asks for the bow) Antinous believes Odysseus is drunk.
He ate Odysseus's men.
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
She captures six of Odysseus' men and eats them alive
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.
Circe turns Odysseus' men into swine.
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
The problem with Odysseus's men is that they admire him, but they don't listen to him.
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
Polyphemus finds Odysseus' men tasty.
The Cicones killed 6 men from each of Odysseus's ships.
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.