Odysseus and his men honored Elpenor's body by giving him a proper burial after discovering him on the island of Aiaia. They made sure to bury him with care, including constructing a mound and placing his oar on top as a marker. This act was significant as it showed respect for their fallen comrade and fulfilled Elpenor's dying wish. The burial also served as a reminder of the importance of honoring the dead in their culture.
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
The men cremated and buried Elpenor's body with his armor, marking his grave site with his oar.
He ate Odysseus's men.
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.
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
The men cremated and buried Elpenor's body with his armor, marking his grave site with his oar.
He ate Odysseus's men.
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.
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
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.
Polyphemus finds Odysseus' men tasty.