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They don't want to leave and are trying to escape, so he ties them down so he can bring them home to Ithaca

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Why does Odysseus tie down the three men?

Odysseus tied down his men because he had a very, very small penis and was ashamed of it.


How does Odysseus save his men from the lotus eaters' island?

Odysseus dragged the three men back to the ship and tied them down, warning no one else to eat the lotus. When everyone was back they sailed off, escaping the island.


When Polyphemus asked Odysseus About His ship what did Odysseus tell him?

Odysseus claimed that he and his men had been shipwrecked. He said this to hide the location of his ship from Polyphemus.


How does Odysseus keep his men from eating the lotus flower?

He carried each men back to the ship and told his crew to tie them down and to not eat the Lotus.


Why was Zeus mad at Odysseus?

Odysseus and his men landed their ship in Thrinacia, the home of Helios' sacred cattle. Odysseus and his men were warned not to touch the cattle but as Odysseus sleeps his men slaughter and eat them. Helos' tells Zeus that if justice is not done he will take the sun to Hades. Therefore Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship.


How many men survive the ship wreck for Odysseus?

21


Who wrecks odysseus' ship?

In the Odyssey, Zeus destroys Odysseus's ship with a lightning bolt because his men ate Helios' sacred cattle. This leaves only Odysseus alive.


Who Killed six men on each of Odysseus ships?

The Cicons killed six men on each of Odysseus' ships.Later, when Odysseus has only one ship left, Scylla kills 6 of Odysseus' best men, one for each of her heads.


Why does Zeus kill Odysseus' men?

Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.


How does Odysseus get his men Back to the ship from of the land of the lotus eaters?

Odysseus retrieves his men from the land of the Lotus-Eaters by forcefully dragging them back to the ship. After they consume the intoxicating lotus plant, which makes them forget their desire to return home, Odysseus recognizes the danger and takes action. He physically restrains the men who have succumbed to the allure of the lotus, ensuring they are tied down to the ship until they can sail away safely. This decisive action enables them to escape the temptation and continue their journey home.


How many of his men went with Odysseus to investigate the cave of a giant?

12. Odysseus gathered 12 of his best men and told the rest to stay on the ship. (I think)


How many of his men went with Odysseus to investigate the cave of giant?

12. Odysseus gathered 12 of his best men and told the rest to stay on the ship. (I think)