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On Thrinacia, the island of the Sun God Helios, Odysseus' companions disobeyed his orders and slaughtered the sacred cattle, driven by hunger. Despite Odysseus' warnings, they feasted on the cattle while he was away. As punishment for their transgression, Zeus sent a storm that destroyed their ship, leading to the drowning of all the crew members, leaving Odysseus as the sole Survivor. This episode illustrates the dire consequences of disobedience and disrespect for the gods.
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Why has Odysseus returned to Aeaea?
In Robert Fagles version, one of his companions, fell from the roof at Aeaea. Odysseus sees him in the underworld and asks to be buried. Odysseus returns to properly bury him.
What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?
He thought Odysseus was dead.
What happened to Odysseus' mother?
Odysseus' mother died from yearning for her son.
What happens to Odysseus companions in the Odyssey?
They are destroyed by Zeus because they harmed Helios sheep and cattle.
What does Odysseus learn has happened to his mother?
She has died while he was at war. Odysseus sees his mother Anticlea in the underworld.
How does Odysseus and his companions expect to be treated by the Cyclops?
Odysseus and his companions felt that the Cyclops would be neighborly and hospitable.
How do Odysseus and his companions expect to be treated by the cyclops?
they excpected to be terated nicely along with his companions
What were the people called who used their voices to lure Odysseus?
The sirens seek to lure Odysseus and his companions to their death with their songs.
When did Companions of Xanth happen?
Companions of Xanth happened in 1993.
How do Odysseus and his companions expert to be treated by the cyclops?
Odysseus and his companions expect to be treated with hospitality by the cyclops, as they follow the Greek custom of showing kindness to strangers. They hope for food, shelter, and perhaps even guidance on their journey.
How do Odysseus and his companions ultimately escape from the cyclops?
By hanging under the bellies of his sheep.
Why did Odysseus not have a companion?
He trolled all of his companions, so he was treated like a boss.
When did Order of the Companions of Honour happen?
Order of the Companions of Honour happened in 1917.
Why has Odysseus returned to Aeaea?
In Robert Fagles version, one of his companions, fell from the roof at Aeaea. Odysseus sees him in the underworld and asks to be buried. Odysseus returns to properly bury him.
What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?
He thought Odysseus was dead.
What happened to Odysseus' mother?
Odysseus' mother died from yearning for her son.
What will to Odysseus whenhe listens to the sirens?
Circe tells Odysseus that he needs to tell his men to bound him to the mast of the ship with rope, and when he asks them to get out, that he be bound even tighter. As for his companions, there ears will be filled with wax.
