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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.

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What did Odysseus' men do to lord Helios?

they ate the cattle that they weren't suppose to. Odysseus was asleep and he blamed what his men did on the gods. When lord Helios found out he got Zeus to kill all of Odysseus' men I'm from florence sc, GO GAMECOCKS!!!!


Why do Odysseus' men get killed by Helios?

Odysseus' men get killed by Helios because they ignore his warnings not to eat his sacred cattle, which angers the god. As a result, Helios asks Zeus to punish the men by sending a storm that destroys their ship.


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.


When did Odysseus kill the cyclops?

Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus, but did not kill him.


Who formed a storm against Odysseus and his men?

Zeus


What did Odysseus men eat that caused them to perish?

Odysseus men ate the golden cattle of Helios, causing Zeus to be enraged at them.


Why did Zeus throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus?

Zeus did not throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus. In the Odyssey, Zeus actually sends a storm to disrupt Odysseus' journey home as punishment for his men eating the cattle of the sun god Helios. Odysseus himself avoids direct retribution from Zeus.


What des Zeus do to punish Odysseus men for harming the sacred cattle?

Zeus Strikes all of the men with a big lighting bolt!


How many men did Odysseus kill?

Odysseus killed hundreds of men, both in war and at home.


How many of Odysseus' men does the Ciconian army kill?

18 men.


Why were Odysseus shipmates killed?

After being warned numerous times, by the Thebian prophet, the men ate the cattle on the island of Helios, the sun god. Helios went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men. Zeus wrecked Odysseus' ship and killed all his men.


When did Odysseus kill the cyclopse?

Odysseus did not kill the cyclops. Polyphemus, Poseidon's one eyed son, was blinded by Odysseus and his men in "The Odyssey" by Homer, Part 1.