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The dead seer Tiresias in the kingdom of the dead. Book 11.
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∙ 11y agoEurylochus persuades them that everything will be fine, as long as they sacrifice one to Lord Helois.
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Who are the two individuals who have warned Odysseus to leave the cattle of Helios alone?
Teiresias is one of the individuals who warned himCirce also warned him
What did Circe and Teiresias both warn Odysseus to do?
Circe warned Odysseus to avoid the island of Thrinacia where the cattle of the sun god Helios grazed, as harming the cattle would bring destruction to his crew. Teiresias warned Odysseus not to harm the cattle and advised him to make amends to Poseidon after returning home to Ithaca.
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.
What does Odysseus warn his man when he lands on the island of the sun god Apollo?
He warned not to eat Apollo's cattle.
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.
How do even more men die after the bag accident?
Most of Odysseus's men die in the land of Thrinacia, because of their hunger. On this land was the cattle of the gods, and Odysseus had warned his men not to touch the cattle. The men were however, too hungry and they ate the cattle, angering the gods. The gods then killed every man except for Odysseus.
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 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.
Who was the god who warned Odysseus about circe's magic?
Hermes warned Odysseus about Circe's magic.
What is Odysseus doing when the men slaughter the cattle?
Odysseus is sleeping when the cattle are slaughtered.
Did Helios try to feed the cattle of the sun gods to Odysseus?
Helios is the sun god. Tiresias warned Odysseus that if anyone ate Helios's cattle, then he would return home alone, but after great hardship. His starving men, led by Eurylochus refused to listen and ate the cows while Odysseus was sleeping. Therefore, all the men die, and it takes Odysseus another 7 years to get home.
How does the men treat Helios's cattle?
They disobey Odysseus and eat the cattle while Odysseus is taking a nap.
