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Odysseus men ate the golden cattle of Helios, causing Zeus to be enraged at them.

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What happens when Odysseus reaches the island of the sun God Helios?

he and his men land in the island for supper, but on the comdition that his men swear not to eat touch or eat the cattle because the sun god adores them. as Odysseus goes up into an island his men eat the immortal eurylochus persuades them. One of the daughters of Helios tells the sun god how they killed his kine. The men die when Zeus hits their ship with a thunderbolt. only Odysseus survives.


Who eats most of Odysseus' men?

The Laestrygonians spear most of Odysseus' men and take them home to eat.


What were Odysseus' men forbidden from in Helios'?

Odysseus' men were forbidden to slay and or eat the cattle of Helios' island.


What fruit did Odysseus' men eat?

Pinefruits


Why does not Odysseus want his men to eat lotus?

If his crew eat the Lotus, they will lose all desire to return home. Odysseus needs the men to return home himself, and he is responsible for these men.


When do Odysseus men choose to eat the cattle?

After 30 days of starving when Odysseus is asleep.


How did Lotus Eaters Treat Odysseus and his men?

The Lotus Eaters treated Odysseus and his men with hospitality, offering them the lotus plant to eat. However, the lotus had a narcotic effect that caused the men to forget their homes and desires to return to Ithaca. This led to some of Odysseus's crew becoming lethargic and unwilling to leave the island. Ultimately, Odysseus had to forcefully bring them back to their ship to continue their journey.


What did Circe ask of Odysseus in exchange for freeing his men?

She asked that Odysseus eat and drink. Odysseus made the demand of freeing his men upon her, not the other way around, before he would eat, drink and be 'friendly' with her again. After freeing the men, she tells Odysseus to bring his ship ashore, hide it, and bring the rest of his men.


What gift does the Cyclops promise Odysseus for special wine?

That Cyclops will eat Odysseus last of the men.


Who does odysseus say caused the crew's problems?

the men that ate the lotus


What was the gift that Polyphemus promised to Odysseus?

He promised, as a "gift," to eat Odysseus last- after he ate all of his men.


How does the men treat Helios's cattle?

They disobey Odysseus and eat the cattle while Odysseus is taking a nap.