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Odysseus and his fleet encounter the Laestrygonians, a race of giant cannibals, while sailing near their island. The Laestrygonians attack the ships, throwing massive boulders and destroying most of Odysseus's fleet, resulting in the loss of many of his men. Only Odysseus’s ship escapes, highlighting the perilous nature of his journey home. This encounter illustrates the constant threats Odysseus faces in his quest to return to Ithaca.

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