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they ate the cattle that they weren't suppose to. Odysseus was asleep and he blamed what his men did on the gods. When lord Helios found out he got Zeus to kill all of Odysseus' men
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What were Odysseus' men forbidden from in Helios'?
Odysseus' men were forbidden to slay and or eat the cattle of Helios' island.
Why were Odysseus shipmates killed?
After being warned numerous times, by the Thebian prophet, the men ate the cattle on the island of Helios, the sun god. Helios went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men. Zeus wrecked Odysseus' ship and killed all his men.
Who convinced Odysseus to stop at the isle of Helios the sun god?
Eurylochus and the rest of the men
Why does Zeus kill Odysseus' men?
Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.
Why was Zeus mad at Odysseus?
Odysseus and his men landed their ship in Thrinacia, the home of Helios' sacred cattle. Odysseus and his men were warned not to touch the cattle but as Odysseus sleeps his men slaughter and eat them. Helos' tells Zeus that if justice is not done he will take the sun to Hades. Therefore Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship.
What were Odysseus' men forbidden from in Helios'?
Odysseus' men were forbidden to slay and or eat the cattle of Helios' island.
Why does Helios get mad at Odysseus?
Helios became angry at Odysseus' men because they ate his cattle. It was because of that slip-up that Helios had Zeus obliterate Odysseus' crew.
How did Odysseus men think they would avoid their punishment for eating lord Helios cattle?
By constructing a temple a church and beautiful statues
What does Tiresias predict will happen if Odysseus radis the herds of Helios?
he told Odysseus that if him or his men touched the cattle they would be punished and killed by Helios, the owner of the cattle. Odysseus's men die before they reach their homes.
What crime do Odysseus' men commit while he is praying?
While Odysseus is praying to the gods, his men commit the crime of slaughtering and eating Helios' sacred cattle, despite being warned not to by Odysseus. This act angers Helios and leads to dire consequences for Odysseus and his crew.
Why do Odysseus' men beg him to stop on Helios' island?
They see Helios' cattle and want to steal some.
What did Odysseus men eat that caused them to perish?
Odysseus men ate the golden cattle of Helios, causing Zeus to be enraged at them.
On the island of thrinacia what crime do Odysseus men commit while Odysseus is praying?
Odysseus's men commit the crime of killing Helios's cattle on the island of Thrínacia while Odysseus is praying. This act angers the sun god Helios and leads to dire consequences for the men and their journey back home.
Who convinced Odysseus to stop at the isle of Helios?
Eurylochus and the rest of the men
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.
How does the men treat Helios's cattle?
They disobey Odysseus and eat the cattle while Odysseus is taking a nap.
What did Teiresias and Circe tell Odysseus about Helios' cattle?
Not to kill them, which Odysseus warns his men not do to - and which they do anyway to their doom.
