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Why did Odysseus plug the mens' ears with wax when the ship approached Scylla and Charybdis?
To stop them being enchanted by the song of the sirens.
What do poseidon and scylla and charybdis and sirens and the cyclops have in common?
Theyre all natives if the sea.
Why does Odysseus choose only to tell his men they must deal with the sirens and does not tell them they must also face the Charybdis and Scylla?
Odysseus chooses not to disclose the full danger of facing Charybdis and Scylla to his men because he wants to prevent them from succumbing to fear and despair. By only informing them about the Sirens, he maintains their morale and focus on the immediate challenge, allowing them to concentrate on navigating past the enchanting songs of the Sirens. Revealing the additional dangers would likely overwhelm them, jeopardizing their ability to face the trials ahead. Ultimately, Odysseus seeks to protect his crew's resolve and ensure their survival during the perilous journey.
Who told Odysseus about the sirens?
Circe told him about the Siren and Scylla and Chrybdis
How would you rank Odysseus adventures in this section as compared to his adventures with cyclopes and Circe?
Odysseus's adventures in this section, particularly with the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis, are often considered more perilous and psychologically intense than his encounters with the Cyclopes and Circe. The Sirens pose a unique challenge that tests his resolve and self-control, while Scylla and Charybdis present a dire choice between two evils, highlighting the theme of leadership and sacrifice. Compared to the physical confrontations with the Cyclopes and the transformative experience with Circe, these latter adventures delve deeper into the complexities of temptation and the moral dilemmas inherent in his journey home.
How does Odysseus survive the danger by the sirens Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus goes through the Sirens by putting beeswax in their ears. Odysseus is tied to the mast while the Sirens are surrounding them and is begging for his soilders to untie him but they don't. He goes through Scylla by just going past it, letting 6 of his men get eaten by Scylla. And he sailed closer to Scylla to get past Charybdis.
How does Odysseus survive the dangers posed by the sirens scylla charybdis?
Odysseus goes through the Sirens by putting beeswax in their ears. Odysseus is tied to the mast while the Sirens are surrounding them and is begging for his soilders to untie him but they don't. He goes through Scylla by just going past it, letting 6 of his men get eaten by Scylla. And he sailed closer to Scylla to get past Charybdis.
What were the dangers Circe says Odysseus will meet?
The Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis.
How does Odysseus survive the danger posed by sirens Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus goes through the Sirens by putting beeswax in their ears. Odysseus is tied to the mast while the Sirens are surrounding them and is begging for his soilders to untie him but they don't. He goes through Scylla by just going past it, letting 6 of his men get eaten by Scylla. And he sailed closer to Scylla to get past Charybdis.
What danger occurs after Odysseus and his men leave the sirens?
Scylla and Charybdis are encountered.
What danger did Odysseus face after passing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the strait of Scylla and Charybdis.
What dangers does Odysseus warn his men about?
The sirens, Charybdis, and the island of the sun. He did not, however, warn them about Scylla.
What two places does Odysseus pass after facing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
Why did Odysseus plug the mens' ears with wax when the ship approached Scylla and Charybdis?
To stop them being enchanted by the song of the sirens.
What are the threats posed by the sirens and by scylla and charybdis?
Scylla and Charybdis are both Greek monsters. They both killed travelers. Scylla ate travelers and Charybdis drowned them by making whirlpools.
Who does Odysseus come across after the sirens?
After encountering the Sirens, Odysseus and his crew face the challenges of Scylla and Charybdis. Scylla is a monstrous sea creature with multiple heads that snatches sailors from their ships, while Charybdis is a whirlpool that threatens to swallow the entire vessel. Odysseus must navigate between the two, ultimately sacrificing a few of his men to Scylla in order to save the rest of the crew. This encounter highlights the perilous journey home and the difficult choices Odysseus must make.
What happens after Odysseus and his crew pass the sirens?
After Odysseus and his crew pass the Sirens, they encounter the dangers of Scylla and Charybdis. Odysseus, advised by Circe, chooses to navigate closer to Scylla, sacrificing a few crew members to save the rest from the whirlpool of Charybdis. This encounter further tests their resolve and highlights the themes of sacrifice and leadership in Odysseus's journey home. The crew continues to face numerous challenges as they strive to return to Ithaca.
