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What must Odysseus do to escape the island of the lotus-eaters with his crew?
lash his men to the benches of the ship
Who asks Odysseus to leave circe?
Odysseus' crew men ask Odysseus to leave Circe's island after a year on her island.
Who are the laestrygonians and what do they want to do with Odysseus and his crew?
The Laestrygonians are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus and his crew in Homer's "Odyssey." When Odysseus and his men arrive at their island, the Laestrygonians attack, destroying most of the ships and devouring many of the crew members. Their primary intention is to kill and eat the intruders, showcasing their savage nature and hostility towards outsiders. Only Odysseus and a few men manage to escape this horrific encounter.
Why did Odysseus blind Polyphemus?
Odysseus blinded Polyphemus so that him and his men could escape.
What did odysseus' crew do to him when they neared the island of the Sirens?
they lashed him to the mast.
What did Odysseus and his crew do at Ismaros on the coast of the Cicones?
They raided the island.
What did the Odysseus' crew do to him when they neared the island of the Sirens?
they lashed him to the mast
What did Odysseus crew do to him when they neared the island of the siren?
they lashed him to the mast.
What happened in the Odyssey before Odysseus went to the island of the Lotus eaters?
Before Odysseus and his crew reached the island of the Lotus-Eaters, they had just escaped from the Cyclops Polyphemus, whom Odysseus had blinded in order to escape captivity. After leaving the island of the Cyclopes, they sailed to the land of the Aeolus, the god of winds, who gifted Odysseus a bag containing all the winds except the west wind. Unfortunately, his crew opened the bag out of curiosity, releasing the winds and blowing them off course, leading them to the island of the Lotus-Eaters.
What was the island Odysseus first landed on?
The first island Odysseus landed on after leaving Troy was the island of Ismarus, home to the Cicones. There, he and his men sacked the city, but they faced retaliation from the Cicones, which resulted in losses among Odysseus' crew before they managed to escape. This episode highlights both the hero's initial triumph and the subsequent challenges he faced on his journey home.
Who killed 72 of Odysseus' men in the oddessy?
In the Odyssey, the 72 men were killed by the Cyclops named Polyphemus. Odysseus and his crew became trapped in the Cyclops' cave, and to escape, they blinded Polyphemus. As a result, the enraged Cyclops killed some of Odysseus' men as they were leaving the island.
Who is the goddess who kept Odysseus on her island?
Both Circe and Calypso kept Odysseus on their respective islands. Circe kept Odysseus and his crew for a year.
