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How does cyclops respond when Odysseus tells him that Zeus will punish him for offending guests?
Polyphemus called Odysseus a fool and indicated that he had no fear of Zeus because the Cyclopes were stronger than he was, and that he would only give them traditional hospitality if he felt like doing so (which he did not)
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.
How does Poseidon react when he discovers that the Phaiakians have aided Odysseus in reaching Ithaca?
When Poseidon spots Odysseus in Ithaca, he becomes enraged at the Phaeacians for assisting his nemesis. He complains to Zeus, who allows him to punish the Phaeacians
Why did Zeus destroy odyseuses's ships?
Zeus destroyed his ships because his men killed the god Apollo's sacred cattle, and Apolo threatened that if Zeus didn't punish Odysseus, then Apollo would leave the surface and forever light the underworld
How did Zeus punish Odysseus men?
Zeus punished Odysseus's men for their disobedience and disrespect toward the gods, particularly after they slaughtered the sacred cattle of Helios, the sun god. As a consequence, Zeus sent a storm that destroyed their ship and led to their drowning. This punishment exemplified the theme of divine retribution in "The Odyssey," emphasizing the importance of respecting the gods and adhering to their will. Ultimately, only Odysseus survived to return home.
What does Helios ask Zeus for?
Helios asks Zeus to punish Odysseus's men for consuming his cattle on the island of Thrinacia, going against his orders.
What happens to Odysseus at the end of the story?
Zeus destroys their ship because the sun god asked Zeus to punish Odysseus man for eating his sacred cattle and Zeus destroys their ship with a thunder bolt and only Odysseus survived
What happens to Odysseus' ship at the end of the story?
Zeus destroys their ship because the sun god asked Zeus to punish Odysseus man for eating his sacred cattle and Zeus destroys their ship with a thunder bolt and only Odysseus survived
What des Zeus do to punish Odysseus men for harming the sacred cattle?
Zeus Strikes all of the men with a big lighting bolt!
Did Polyphemus pray to Zeus to seek revenge against Odysseus?
Yes, Polyphemus did pray to his father Poseidon, not Zeus, seeking revenge against Odysseus for blinding him. Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, and he proceeded to punish Odysseus for his actions.
What did Odysseus do to be punished with wandering around the sea so long?
He stabbed Phoyphemos in the eye and Polyphemos was Poseidon's son so Poseidon told Zeus to punish Odysseus.
How does cyclops respond when Odysseus tells him that Zeus will punish him for offending guests?
Polyphemus called Odysseus a fool and indicated that he had no fear of Zeus because the Cyclopes were stronger than he was, and that he would only give them traditional hospitality if he felt like doing so (which he did not)
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.
How does Poseidon react when he discovers that the Phaiakians have aided Odysseus in reaching Ithaca?
When Poseidon spots Odysseus in Ithaca, he becomes enraged at the Phaeacians for assisting his nemesis. He complains to Zeus, who allows him to punish the Phaeacians
Why do Odysseus' men get killed by Helios?
Odysseus' men get killed by Helios because they ignore his warnings not to eat his sacred cattle, which angers the god. As a result, Helios asks Zeus to punish the men by sending a storm that destroys their ship.
Why did Zeus destroy odyseuses's ships?
Zeus destroyed his ships because his men killed the god Apollo's sacred cattle, and Apolo threatened that if Zeus didn't punish Odysseus, then Apollo would leave the surface and forever light the underworld
How did Zeus punish Odysseus men?
Zeus punished Odysseus's men for their disobedience and disrespect toward the gods, particularly after they slaughtered the sacred cattle of Helios, the sun god. As a consequence, Zeus sent a storm that destroyed their ship and led to their drowning. This punishment exemplified the theme of divine retribution in "The Odyssey," emphasizing the importance of respecting the gods and adhering to their will. Ultimately, only Odysseus survived to return home.
