they died
they died
Thrinacia is an island sacred to Helios
The sun god Helios's island is called Thirinakia.
It is a peaceful island with green grass everywhere, rolling hills, and the delicious-looking cattle of Helios grazing where they please.
they died
they died
they died
Thrinacia is an island sacred to Helios
The sun god Helios's island is called Thirinakia.
Helios keeps his cattle on an island called Thrinacia. It is believed that the location of this island is where the modern island of Sicily is now.
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.
It is a peaceful island with green grass everywhere, rolling hills, and the delicious-looking cattle of Helios grazing where they please.
The sun god's cattle.
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The Cattle of Helios lived on the island of Thrinacia, equated with modern day Sicily.
They see Helios' cattle and want to steal some.