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Odysseus's ship and crew were destroyed primarily due to their disobedience to the gods, particularly Poseidon. After leaving the island of the Cyclopes, Odysseus boasted about blinding Polyphemus, Poseidon's son, which angered the god. In retaliation, Poseidon sent a storm that wrecked Odysseus's ship and drowned most of his crew, leaving him to continue his journey alone.
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Who destroyed most of Odysseus fleet?
The laestygons ateOdysseus crew and destroyed his whole fleet except for his ship.
What did Zeus destroyed Odysseus's ship with?
a thunderbolt
Who were Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
Giants who destroyed every ship but Odysseus' ship.
Who was the troublemaking crew member on Odysseus' ship?
Eurylochus
How does Odysseus survive the Laestrygonian attack?
The giants ate many of Odysseus' men and destroyed eleven of his twelve ships by launching rocks from high cliffs. Odysseus' ship was not destroyed as it was hidden in a cove near shore. Everyone on Odysseus' ship survived.
Who destroyed most of Odysseus's fleet?
The laestygons ateOdysseus crew and destroyed his whole fleet except for his ship.
Who destroyed most of Odysseus fleet?
The laestygons ateOdysseus crew and destroyed his whole fleet except for his ship.
What does Odysseus tell the cyclops happened to his ship?
his ship got distroyed on the rocks
What destroys Odysseus's ship?
In the Iliad and the Odyssey, Odysseus' ship is destroyed multiple times. One time the sea monster Charybdis destroys his ship in a whirlpool and drowns the rest of his men. Also, Zeus made a storm to destroy his ship because the crew had angered Helios. Another time, Poseidon destroyed his raft. There are also many other times where Odysseus' ship was not harmed, but other ships in his fleet had suffered damage.
What did Zeus destroyed Odysseus's ship with?
a thunderbolt
Who were Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
Giants who destroyed every ship but Odysseus' ship.
Who was the troublemaking crew member on Odysseus' ship?
Eurylochus
How does Odysseus survive the Laestrygonian attack?
The giants ate many of Odysseus' men and destroyed eleven of his twelve ships by launching rocks from high cliffs. Odysseus' ship was not destroyed as it was hidden in a cove near shore. Everyone on Odysseus' ship survived.
Why does the Odysseus lie about the ship?
Odysseus lies about his ship to protect the men on board and to safeguard their chance of survival. By claiming that his ship was destroyed, he aims to prevent the Cyclops, Polyphemus, from seeking revenge against him and his crew. This deception also allows him to escape the immediate danger and devise a plan for their escape from the island. Ultimately, it showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness in dire situations.
Why did Odysseus stop at the land of the cyclopes?
His ship got destroyed by a storm.
What happened to Odysseus when he stoped at Thrinacia?
When Odysseus and his crew stopped at Thrinacia, the island of the sun god Helios, they were warned not to harm the sacred cattle. However, after running out of provisions, his men succumbed to hunger and killed some of the cattle while Odysseus was sleeping. As a consequence, Helios demanded retribution from Zeus, who sent a storm that destroyed their ship and killed all of Odysseus's crew, leaving him as the sole survivor.
The experience of Odysseus with the sirens and his crew experience with the lotus eaters are alike?
both Odysseus and his men were lashed to the ship to control them.
