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How does Odysseus describe the storm?
Odysseus describes the storm as a raging tempest sent by the gods to punish him for blinding the Cyclops Polyphemus. He recounts how the wind howled and the waves crashed against his ship, making it nearly impossible to steer and causing great fear and despair among his men.
How would you describe the relationship between Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus did care about his men for as long as they were loyal, but when they do wrong... he is against them.
What offense does the cyclops commits against Odysseus and his men?
The cyclops Polyphemus kills and eats 6 of Odysseus' best men. He kills the men by grabbing them and dashing their heads against rocks. Further, he traps the men in the cave by rolling a giant boulder in front of the cave.
Why was Helios mad at odysseus and his men?
Because Odysseus and his men were told not to eat the cattle no matter the circumstances and when Odysseus stepped away, his mean cut up some of the cattle and ate them. Zues was ordered to destroy these men. So when Odysseus and his men left the Island a huge storm struck their ship and everyone died except for the great Odysseus himself.
How did Odysseus men opening the bag effect Odysseus?
they were in sight of ithica when Odysseus fell asleep and his men opened the wind bag thinking it was treasure that odysseus was holding out on them. Because of this the wind creates a giant storm and blows them back to another island where they meet circe.
Why do Odysseus' men get killed by Helios?
Odysseus' men get killed by Helios because they ignore his warnings not to eat his sacred cattle, which angers the god. As a result, Helios asks Zeus to punish the men by sending a storm that destroys their ship.
How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus and men caused their own problems?
The excerpt shows that Odysseus and his men were warned not to harm the cattle of Helios, but they chose to disregard the warning and slaughtered the cattle, leading to their own downfall. This decision to act against the gods' command ultimately caused their ship to be destroyed in a violent storm, showing that their actions directly led to their problems.
What does polyphemus do to many of odysseus' men?
he smashed them against the floor and ate them
Why do Odysseus' men disobey his orders on Thrinacia?
Odysseus' men are starving on Thrinacia, and they cannot leave the island (due to the winds), so they slaughter some of the golden calf against Odysseus' orders.
How does Odysseus endanger his men?
Odysseus leads his men into war against the Trojans. Later, he taunts the cyclops Polyphemus, causing Polyphemus to curse Odysseus. Still later, he leads his men into the underworld. Finally, he orders his men to sail past the Sirens, then Scylla.
Which god is against Odysseus and his men?
Poseidon. and he's not against him, he's just mad at him because he never thanks the gods, so he wants Odysseus to suffer.
What is Odysseus doing when the men slaughter the cattle?
Odysseus is sleeping when the cattle are slaughtered.
