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Among other reasons, they went into the unknown; in the ancient world long sea voyages were a rarity, and no one knew what might be out there in this way The Odyssey explains some of the myths of that time and inspired men to take to the sea.
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Why were Odysseus and his crew in grave danger from the Sirens?
Because the song of the siren could lure a sailor to death by drowning or into wrecking his ship along the cliffs that the sirens often sang from.
How does Odysseus rescue his men from this danger?
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How does Odysseus know Elpenor?
Elpenor is an Ithacan, and a member of Odysseus' crew.
Who is troublemaker of Odysseus's crew?
The troublemaker of Odysseus's crew is Eurylochus. He often challenged Odysseus's authority and led the crew into disobedience, most notably when he convinced them to eat the cattle of the Sun God, Helios, despite Odysseus's warnings. This act of defiance ultimately resulted in dire consequences for the entire crew, showcasing Eurylochus's role as a disruptive influence.
What member of Odysseus' crew was encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor was encountered by Odysseus in the underworld.
Why were Odysseus and his crew in grave danger from the Sirens?
Because the song of the siren could lure a sailor to death by drowning or into wrecking his ship along the cliffs that the sirens often sang from.
What does Elpenor ask Odysseus and the crew to do?
Elpenor asks Odysseus to cremate and bury his body, putting his oar above his grave.
What danger do scylla and charybdis pose to Odysseus and his crew?
Both of them threaten to kill both Odysseus and his crew. However, there is no way past except to sail past at least one of them. Charybdis is the bigger danger, as it threatens to destroy the entire ship.
What is danger that await odysseus on the island of thrinakia?
On the island of Thrinakia, Odysseus faces the danger of his crew succumbing to temptation and consuming the sacred cattle of the Sun God, Helios. Despite being warned not to harm the cattle, his men, driven by hunger, disobey him. This act of defiance leads to dire consequences, as Helios seeks revenge by demanding that Zeus punish Odysseus's crew, resulting in their destruction and further delaying Odysseus's journey home.
What were the sirens in the Odyssey and how did they tempt Odysseus and his crew?
In the Odyssey, the sirens were mythical creatures who lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting voices. They tempted Odysseus and his crew by singing irresistible songs that promised knowledge and pleasure, causing the sailors to be drawn towards them despite the danger.
When was Grave Danger created?
Grave Danger was created on 2005-05-19.
Who opened the bag of winds?
Odysseus' crew did. They believed Odysseus was hiding treasure from the rest of the crew.
How does Odysseus rescue his men from this danger?
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What happens to the last of Odysseus' crew?
The last of Odysseus' crew drown after Zeus splinters the boat with lightning.
Is it wise of Odysseus to taunt Polyphemus?
No, it is not wise for Odysseus to taunt Polyphemus because it puts him and his crew at risk of retaliation and harm. Polyphemus is a powerful and vengeful creature, and taunting him only escalates the danger they face.
How does Odysseus save his crew from sirens song?
he made his crew put wax earplugs in their ears. he himself wanted to hear the sirens beautiful music, so he asked his crew to tie him to the mast, the foundation of a sail. Odysseus's crew ties Odysseus very tightly to the mast, and disarmed him. When the were going past the sirens, Odysseus was screaming and yelling at his crew to let him go to the sirens. The crew obviously did not hear him because they had the wax ear plugs. That is how Odysseus saved his crew from the sirens.
What does Odysseus crew do while he is sleeping?
While Odysseus is lured into sleep by Cronus, the crew eat the cattle of Helios, even though Odysseus specifically said not too.
