To win the war, win the battle, avoid danger, keep up morale.
He ate Odysseus's men.
Odysseus's men become mutinous on the island of the Cicones due to their greed and desire for plunder after successfully raiding the Cicones' town. Despite Odysseus's orders to leave quickly, they indulge in feasting and drinking, which leads to their downfall. This disobedience results in a counterattack by the Cicones, who rally their forces and retaliate, ultimately causing significant losses for Odysseus's crew. Their actions highlight themes of temptation and the consequences of ignoring leadership.
When Odysseus' men disobey him on Ismarus by staying to raid the Cicones instead of leaving as instructed, they face dire consequences. The Cicones rally their forces and attack, overwhelming Odysseus's crew. As a result, they suffer heavy losses, with many men killed or captured, illustrating the dangers of disobedience and poor decision-making. This encounter highlights the themes of leadership and the importance of heeding wise counsel.
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
She captures six of Odysseus' men and eats them alive
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
Polyphemus finds Odysseus' men tasty.
The Cicones killed 6 men from each of Odysseus's ships.
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
The problem with Odysseus's men is that they admire him, but they don't listen to him.
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.