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How many men did Odysseus kill?
Odysseus killed hundreds of men, both in war and at home.
Who were the men gathered at the home of Odysseus and what do they want?
The men gathered there are suitors and they want to marry Penelope, Odysseus' wife.
What does this show about Odysseus when him and his men escaped the cyclops cave?
Which trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he ties his men to the rams?
What prayer does the cyclops make to his father?
That Odysseus not be allowed to return home.
How does Odysseus treat his men?
Odysseus is loyal to his men and values them to an extent. Odysseus rushes to save his men from Circe and weeps when he discovers that one of his crew members, Elpenor, had died without notice. However, Odysseus does sacrifice six of his men to the Scylla and knows that he will be the only one to survive the journey home.
How many men did Odysseus kill?
Odysseus killed hundreds of men, both in war and at home.
Who eats most of Odysseus' men?
The Laestrygonians spear most of Odysseus' men and take them home to eat.
Who were the men gathered at the home of Odysseus and what do they want?
The men gathered there are suitors and they want to marry Penelope, Odysseus' wife.
Why does not Odysseus want his men to eat lotus?
If his crew eat the Lotus, they will lose all desire to return home. Odysseus needs the men to return home himself, and he is responsible for these men.
What do the Sirens represent for Odysseus and his men?
The possibility of not going home.
What does this show about Odysseus when him and his men escaped the cyclops cave?
Which trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he ties his men to the rams?
Why did the faces of his men turn from happiness to grief as they watch Odysseus and his men returning?
because they knew that since Odysseus was home they could not marry Penelope
What prayer does the cyclops make to his father?
That Odysseus not be allowed to return home.
How does Odysseus treat his men?
Odysseus is loyal to his men and values them to an extent. Odysseus rushes to save his men from Circe and weeps when he discovers that one of his crew members, Elpenor, had died without notice. However, Odysseus does sacrifice six of his men to the Scylla and knows that he will be the only one to survive the journey home.
What effect did spending time with the lotus-eaters have on Odysseus's men?
Spending time with the lotus-eaters caused Odysseus's men to lose their desire to return home and forget about their journey altogether. This led to a delay in their journey and a struggle for Odysseus to get them back on track.
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.
Who kills all of Odysseus' men leaving only Odysseus alive?
The suitors in Odysseus' home, who have been vying for Penelope's hand in marriage during his absence, are killed by Odysseus upon his return. His men are killed by various creatures and challenges during their journey back from the Trojan War.
