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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?
Zeus does not directly respond to Helios' demand for revenge in the Odyssey. Instead, he works to maintain balance among the gods and ensures that justice is served for the actions of mortals. Helios ultimately takes matters into his own hands by asking Zeus to punish Odysseus' men for their actions.
What does Helios ask Zeus for?
Helios asks Zeus to punish Odysseus's men for consuming his cattle on the island of Thrinacia, going against his orders.
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.
Did Helios live when Zeus was born?
Yes, Helios was likely fully grown when Zeus was born. As a Greek god, neither died.
What agreement did Zeus and Helios make?
Zeus and Helios made an agreement where Zeus promised Helios that he would not intervene with a plan to destroy the mortal queen, Semele, but instead raise her unborn child to divinity. This child later became known as Dionysus.
What is zeus' response to Helios' demand for revenge in the odyssey?
Zeus does not directly respond to Helios' demand for revenge in the Odyssey. Instead, he works to maintain balance among the gods and ensures that justice is served for the actions of mortals. Helios ultimately takes matters into his own hands by asking Zeus to punish Odysseus' men for their actions.
What does Helios ask Zeus for?
Helios asks Zeus to punish Odysseus's men for consuming his cattle on the island of Thrinacia, going against his orders.
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 are the names of the gods and goddesses from The Odyssey?
some are -athena -helios -calyspo -zeus -hermes -scylla -polyphemus(cyclopes) -poesdion -circe -teiresias
What is the summary of the odyssey the cattle of the sun god?
I guess you mean what is the cattle of the sun IN the Odyssey. It was the cattle of the sun god. It was cattle sacred to Helios, the sun god. Odysseus's' sailors hinted down this cattle while they were stranded on an island. Helios demanded that Zeus punish the men for the sacrilege. They were shipwrecked. Everyone died except for Odysseus,
In odyssey who is Helios?
The sun god.
What greek gods are in the Odyssey?
way to many to list here...often mentioned? Athena, apollo, hermes, zeus, poseidon, circe, calypso, the nymphs, helios, Dawn,...
Was Zeus in The Iliad or The Odyssey?
Yes, Zeus was in both the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Why does Zeus agree to Helios's desire for revenge?
Helios threatened to not shine anymore.
Did Helios live when Zeus was born?
Yes, Helios was likely fully grown when Zeus was born. As a Greek god, neither died.
What Greek gods are featured in the Odyssey?
way to many to list here...often mentioned? Athena, apollo, hermes, zeus, poseidon, circe, calypso, the nymphs, helios, Dawn,...
Who wrecks odysseus' ship?
In the Odyssey, Zeus destroys Odysseus's ship with a lightning bolt because his men ate Helios' sacred cattle. This leaves only Odysseus alive.
