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Why did Odysseus decide to head for Scylla instead of Charybdis?
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Circe told him to.
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Why Odysseus chooses not to tell his men about Scylla?
So they did not become scared and decide to turn back. By the time they reached Scylla, all of the men were focused on Charybdis (the whirlpool), and did not have time to worry about being eaten by Scylla until it was too late.
Why does Odysseus choose not to tell his men about scylla?
So they did not become scared and decide to turn back. By the time they reached Scylla, all of the men were focused on Charybdis (the whirlpool), and did not have time to worry about being eaten by Scylla until it was too late.
As Odysseus and Eumaeus approach the hall of Odysseus who do they decide should go in first?
eurmaeus
Why does Antinous decide Arnaeus and Odysseus should do?
have a boxing match
How do Odysseus's men disobey him?
In the epic tale of the Odyssey there is a part in which Odysseus crew are ordered to stay and pray to the Gods for their help, instead, they are scared of starving and decide to kill some nearby animals to eat them, which were property of the God of Sun, thus, provoking the anger of the Gods.
What two actions do the Gods decide to take on Odysseus behalf In the book Homers Epic Poem The Odyssey?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," the gods decide to help Odysseus by sending Hermes to Calypso to demand Odysseus's release from her island and by inspiring Athena to plead with Zeus to intervene and help Odysseus return home to Ithaca.
Why does Odysseus decide not to stab the cyclops with his sword?
Odysseus refrains from stabbing the cyclops with his sword because he realizes that by blinding the cyclops instead, he ensures his escape since the monster is the only one who can move the boulder blocking the cave's entrance. Blinding the cyclops allows Odysseus and his men to hide under the sheep and trick the cyclops when he checks for intruders.
In the odyssey how did Odysseus decide who would help him blind the Cyclops?
Odysseus asked for volunteers from his crew, and he selected the strongest and bravest men to aid him in blinding the Cyclops. He did not want to take all of his men into danger, so he chose a small group to accompany him.
When and why did odysseus' men decide to kill the cattle?
Eurylochus, one of Odysseus' men, justified eating the cattle, and the other men joined him. They decided to do so after being on the verge of starvation.
Why does Odysseus decide to leave circe's island?
his men convince him to leave after the guy falls off of the roof
What mistakes did Odysseus and his men make on Ismarus?
Odysseus and his men sack and city and divide the spoils. Afterwards, Odysseus encourages the men to leave, however, they decide to stay and eat. When they did, the Cicones returned the next morning in great number and Odysseus lost many men. He then left and continued on his journey to Ithaca.
Why does Odysseus decide not to kill the cyclopes?
Because the cyclopes' father which was the god of sea would punish him or kill him if he did. So he escaped without killing him to be safe but the Cyclopes prays to his father to kill Odysseus. :)
