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He told his men about the sirens, sharing what Circe had told him. gave them beeswax to plug their ears from their song.

So that he could hear their enchanting, tempting song, Odysseus instructed his men to tie him to the mast, and only lash him tighter no matter what he says until they are past the sirens.

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How did odysseus's men escape the wrath of the sirens?

Odysseus filled the ears of the sailors with wax before they tied him to the mast. The sailors couldn't hear the siren's song and Odysseus couldn't move.


How does Circe tell Odysseus that his crew can escape the sirens?

Circe advises Odysseus to block his crew's ears with beeswax to prevent them from hearing the Sirens' enchanting song. Additionally, she instructs him to have himself tied to the ship's mast, ensuring that he can hear the Sirens' call without succumbing to it. This way, he can safely navigate past the Sirens while protecting his crew from their deadly lure.


In the Odyssey did the sirens lure Odysseus?

Yes; the Sirens sang their enchanted song, and attempted to lure Odysseus and his men to their doom.


How did Odysseus escape sirens?

Odysseus escaped the Sirens by following the advice of the sorceress Circe. He had his crew plug their ears with beeswax to block out the Sirens' enchanting song, while he himself, curious to hear their melody, was tied to the mast of the ship. This way, he could listen without being tempted to steer the ship towards the danger, and his crew, unable to hear the song, rowed safely past the Sirens.


What do the sirens do to tempt Odysseus?

They Sing


How does Odysseus know about the sirens?

He was warned about the Sirens by one of the spirits he met in the underworld.


Why are the sirens dangerous to Odysseus and his men?

the sweet songs of the sirens lead their men to death


How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?

He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis


Who Are sirens on The Odyssey?

The sirens are a danger that Odysseus and his men must pass to return home.


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 book of the story of Odysseus includes Odysseus avoiding the Sirens?

Book 12


Who foretold the danger of the sirens to Odysseus?

Circe