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In book 12 of The Odyssey, Odysseus warns his men;
'Listen to me, my comrades, brothers in hardship, let me tell you the dire prophecies of Tiresias and Aeaean Circe too: time and again they tole me to shun this island of the sun, the joy of man. Here, they warned, the worst disaster awaits us. Row straight past these shores-race our black ship on!'
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What warning did Teiresia give Odysseus?
Tiresias, the prince of Thebes, revealed himself to Odysseus, carrying a golden staff. Tiresias told Odysseus that he and his men would encounter the grazing herds of Helios on Thrinakia. Tiresias told Odysseus that no matter what happened, avoid the livestock. Tiresias prophesized that if Odysseus and his men ate the cattle, there would be destruction for his ship and crew.
What warning does Odysseus give Telemachus?
Odysseus warns Telemachus to be cautious of the suitors who are trying to take advantage of his absence to win Penelope's hand in marriage and take control of his kingdom. He advises Telemachus to think carefully before taking any action and to trust only a few loyal allies.
What warning does this god give Odysseus regarding the bag of wind?
pokemon
Circe's final warning to odysseus- unfortunatley ignored by his men-is not to?
Eat the Cattle of Helios.
What is Odysseus' warning to his men as they approach shore in the cattle if the son god?
To not kill any cattle
What was circe's final warning to Odysseus?
Circe's final warning to Odysseus was to not slaughter Helios's cattle on Thrinacia
How does Odysseus save his men from the lotus eaters' island?
Odysseus dragged the three men back to the ship and tied them down, warning no one else to eat the lotus. When everyone was back they sailed off, escaping the island.
What does Tiresias foretell regarding the future of Odysseus and his men if they do not heed the warning?
Tiresias warns Odysseus that he will never escape the one who shakes the earth (Poseidon) because he blinded Polyphemus.
Why does Odysseus insist that the men enter the cyclops's cave?
If I remember right, Odysseus insists that the men go in there so that the Cyclops would give them 'guest-gifts' .
What are the 4 temptations in the odyssy?
Odysseus and his men left with a warning to be careful of:Sirens,monster in the sea,and not to sop on Helio's Island
Why did Odysseus' men eat Helio's cattle?
Odysseus' men ate Helios' cattle because they were hungry and had been warned not to by Odysseus. They disregarded the warning due to their hunger and lack of self-control. This act angered Helios and led to dire consequences for Odysseus and his crew.
What animal is Odysseus warned not to harm?
The animals which Odysseus was warned not to harm were the sacred cattle and the sacred sheep. However, the men who were traveling with Odysseus did not heed the warning and slaughtered many of the animals. In retaliation Zeus sent a massive storm which called everyone except Odysseus.
