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In Homer's "Odyssey," Helios, the sun god, asks Zeus to punish Odysseus's men for slaughtering his sacred cattle on the island of Thrinacia. Helios threatens to withdraw his light from the world, plunging it into darkness if Zeus does not take action against them. In response, Zeus agrees to strike down the offending crew as punishment for their hubris. This ultimately leads to their demise when they face a storm sent by Zeus.

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What is zeus' response to Helios' demand for revenge in the odyssey?

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