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Why do Odysseus and his men stay longer than planned on the island of Helios and what are the conequenceof his delay?
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What were Odysseus' men forbidden from in Helios'?
Odysseus' men were forbidden to slay and or eat the cattle of Helios' island.
Who imprisoned Odysseus?
Multiple people imprisoned Odysseus.Polyphemos, the cyclops imprisoned Odysseus and his men in his cave.Zeus, temporarily imprisons Odysseus and his crew on the island of Thrinacia, home of the golden cattle of Helios, by not providing fair winds.Calypso, on her island.
Why didnt Odysseus men reach home?
They ate the Cattle of the Sun, Helios got angry and killed them all except Odysseus. Odysseus drifted onto Calypso's Island from here.
Why were Odysseus shipmates killed?
After being warned numerous times, by the Thebian prophet, the men ate the cattle on the island of Helios, the sun god. Helios went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men. Zeus wrecked Odysseus' ship and killed all his men.
What did the men kill on the island of the sun in the odyssey?
Helios's cattle. which was bad because Odysseus knew they weren't supposed to cause they would die.
Why do Odysseus and his men stay longer than planned on the island of Helios?
Because they eat Helios' cattle and that made Helio even more angry with Odysseus. Do to this, he destroyed their ship.
What were Odysseus' men forbidden from in Helios'?
Odysseus' men were forbidden to slay and or eat the cattle of Helios' island.
How does eurylochus convince Odysseus to stop on Helios' island?
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus and his crew to stop on Helios' island by explaining that they are in dire need of rest and supplies. He argues that they should take advantage of the island's resources before continuing their journey, despite the potential consequences of angering Helios.
Why does Odysseus and his men stay longer than planned on the island of Helios?
The winds blew for a month only from the South and the East so that the men could not escape the island Thrinacia even if they rowed.
Why does Odysseus land on Helios' island?
The men were tired and rebeled against Odysseus until he gave in and they went to the nearest island.
Why do Odysseus' men beg him to stop on Helios' island?
They see Helios' cattle and want to steal some.
After passing Scylla and Charybdis Odysseus sails to what island?
Thrinacia, home to the cattle of Helios.
What do the men promise Odysseus when they land on the island of Helios?
odysseus gets shot with an ak-47 in the head by helios when odysseus lands their after he died they shoved a grenade in his mouth so when he blew up no remains would be able to be seen.
Why is the episode on Helios island important to the plot of the odyssey?
it shows why odysseus men do not return home.
Why is the episodes on Helios's island important to the plot of the odyssey?
It shows why Odysseus's men do not return home
What does Teiresias warn Odysseus not to harm on his voyage?
the cattle that roam on the island belonging to the sungod, Helios.
Why is the episode on Helios's island important to the plot of the Odyssey?
It shows why Odysseus's men do not return home
