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Did Odysseus choose Scylla or Charybdis?
Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.
Why does Odysseus choose to sail toward Scylla as opposed to Charybdis?
Odysseus chooses to pass by Scylla because, Scylla will only kill 6 men, one for each head. Charybdis will sink the ship, killing everyone. Circe has also advised Odysseus to do choose Scylla. Further, Charybdis is a visible danger, and Odysseus uses Charybdis to encourage his men to pass by quickly. Finally, passing by Scylla and Charybdis is given as the only way for Odysseus to get home from where he is.
Why didn't Odysseus tell his men about scylla and charybdis?
He didnt want to scare them so they wouldn't leave.
What happened when Odysseus and his men sailed by Scylla?
Odysseus successfully sailed his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla managed to catch six of his men, devouring them alive.
How does Odysseus attempt to make it through his encounter with Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus donned his armor and readied his spear to attempt to fight of Scylla. He then ordered his men to hug the rocks, where Scylla was, as to avoid Charybdis. He was unable to prevent the capture of his 6 men.
Why did Odysseus allow six of his men to die?
He lose them to Scylla when they pass through the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
What happens when Odysseus sails past Scylla?
Scylla grabs 6 of Odysseus' best men and devours them. Helpless to do anything, the men row quickly to escape both Scylla and Charybdis.
How does the devil of the deep affect Odysseus?
The Devil and the Deep in the Odyssey refers to the Scylla and the Charybdis. The Scylla is a six headed monster who will take six of Odysseus's men. The Charybdis is a giant whirlpool that will consume and destroy Odysseus's entire ship. Odysseus decides to use the passage of Scylla and sacrifice six of his men.
What danger occurs after Odysseus and his men leave the sirens?
Scylla and Charybdis are encountered.
What does Odysseus say was the most pitiful sight in his experience with Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla eating 6 of his men alive.
Who helps Odysseus past Scylla?
Circe advise Odysseus to sacrifice 6 men by sailing quickly past Scylla and avoiding Charybdis altogether.
Why does Odysseus not tell his men about Scylla?
Odysseus did not warn hiscrew about Scylla because he was afraid they would all hide under the decks and not fight the monster. He needed them to be brave, so they could escape the narrow passage between Scylla and Charybdis
