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the sweet songs of the sirens lead their men to death
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Why are sirens dangerous?
The sirens are dangerous because their singing can enchant men to jump ship and then swim to their island. When Odysseus sails by he puts bees wax in the ears of his men, but for him, he wants to prove his bravery so he has his men tie him to the mast and if he yells they should tie him up harder.
In the Odyssey did the sirens lure Odysseus?
Yes; the Sirens sang their enchanted song, and attempted to lure Odysseus and his men to their doom.
Who Are sirens on The Odyssey?
The sirens are a danger that Odysseus and his men must pass to return home.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the sirens yet protect him men from danger?
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' song, but he himself is tied to the mast of the ship so he can listen without being lured to his death. This way, he can experience the dangerous allure of the Sirens while ensuring the safety of his crew.
What do the Sirens represent for Odysseus and his men?
The possibility of not going home.
What are the monsters that cause Odysseus' men to plug their ears?
These was the Sirens.
What does Odysseus do to protect his men from the Sirens?
They plugged their ears with wax
How does Odysseus protect the men from the sirens?
Odysseus had the men stuff their ears with wax so they could not hear. He ordered the men to tie him up to the mast, and not release him until he stopped struggling. In this way, Odysseus acted as a signal showing the men when they were a safe distance past the sirens.
Was Odysseus men tempted from the sirens?
Yes, Odysseus and his crew were tempted by the Sirens' enchanting song as they passed by. In order to resist their allure, Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax and had himself tied to the ship's mast to avoid succumbing to the Sirens' song.
The Sirens try to lure Odysseus and his men by?
The Sirens try to lure Odysseus and his men by singing enchanting melodies that promise knowledge and pleasure. Their irresistible songs tempt sailors to steer their ships towards the treacherous rocks where the Sirens reside.
What happen to Odysseus when he was tied down by his men?
the sirens couldn't eat him.
Why doesn't Odysseus plug his ears from the Sirens?
Odysseus did not plug his ears from the Sirens because he wanted to hear their enchanting song. However, he had his men tie him to the mast of the ship so that he could listen without being tempted to steer the ship towards the dangerous rocks where the Sirens dwelled.
