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Who are the Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
cannibals who were giant;)
What was the name of the cannibals in The Odyssey?
Laestrygonians
Who were Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
Giants who destroyed every ship but Odysseus' ship.
Who was the king of the laestrygonians?
Antiphates
Who is laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
the Laestrygonians in the odyssey are giant people who are pretty much cannibals. they eat many of Odysseus's men and by launching giant rocks at his ship destroying 11 of his ships leaving only one ship and a small crew left.
Who was the king of king of the Laestrygonians odyssey?
A king of a land that Odysseus got blown into.
Who are the Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
cannibals who were giant;)
What was the name of the cannibals in The Odyssey?
Laestrygonians
Who were Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
Giants who destroyed every ship but Odysseus' ship.
Who was the king of the laestrygonians?
Antiphates
Who is laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
the Laestrygonians in the odyssey are giant people who are pretty much cannibals. they eat many of Odysseus's men and by launching giant rocks at his ship destroying 11 of his ships leaving only one ship and a small crew left.
Who is the king of the Laestrygonians?
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What island did the Laestrygonians live on?
The Island of the Laestrygonians
Who are the laestrygonians and what do they want to do with Odysseus and his crew?
The Laestrygonians are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus and his crew in Homer's "Odyssey." When Odysseus and his men arrive at their island, the Laestrygonians attack, destroying most of the ships and devouring many of the crew members. Their primary intention is to kill and eat the intruders, showcasing their savage nature and hostility towards outsiders. Only Odysseus and a few men manage to escape this horrific encounter.
What kind of xenia(hospitality) do odyseys's men encounter among the laestrygonians?
In Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus and his men encounter a hostile form of xenia among the Laestrygonians. Instead of offering hospitality, the Laestrygonians attack the Greek ships, destroying them and devouring many of Odysseus's crew. This brutal rejection of the sacred guest-host relationship illustrates the dangers of encountering uncivilized and barbaric peoples, contrasting sharply with the positive hospitality experienced elsewhere in the epic.
Who is the cannibals in The Odyssey?
The Laestrygonians in Book 10 are the giant type cannibals that eat the crew, but the Cyclops in Book 9 also eats people, as well as the monster Scylla in Book 12. If you need more help spark notes.com has more in depth summaries about the Odyssey.
What were the Laestrygonians weaknesses?
The Laestrygonians, as depicted in Homer's "Odyssey," had several weaknesses. Primarily, their overconfidence in their strength and size led them to underestimate Odysseus and his crew. Additionally, their aggressive nature made them vulnerable to surprise attacks and strategic retreat, as Odysseus managed to escape after they destroyed his ships and devoured many of his men. Ultimately, their brute force was countered by Odysseus's cunning and tactical thinking.
