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Why do Odysseus' men not get home?
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
What gift does the Cyclops promise Odysseus for special wine?
That Cyclops will eat Odysseus last of the men.
What was the gift that Polyphemus promised to Odysseus?
He promised, as a "gift," to eat Odysseus last- after he ate all of his men.
Why does Zeus kill Odysseus' men?
Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.
Who is the last suitor to die at Odysseus' hands?
Leodes
How do even more men die after the bag accident?
Most of Odysseus's men die in the land of Thrinacia, because of their hunger. On this land was the cattle of the gods, and Odysseus had warned his men not to touch the cattle. The men were however, too hungry and they ate the cattle, angering the gods. The gods then killed every man except for Odysseus.
What does the episode with the Lotus-Eaters suggest about the kinds of problems Odysseus has with his men?
The men like to drink and they die
Why did Odysseus' men eat Helio's cattle?
Odysseus' men ate Helios' cattle because they were hungry and had been warned not to by Odysseus. They disregarded the warning due to their hunger and lack of self-control. This act angered Helios and led to dire consequences for Odysseus and his crew.
How many of Odysseus' crew survives?
No one but Odysseus survives the journey back to Ithaca. All his men on his ship and all men on the other ships die during the voyage.
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
How does eurylochus persuade Odysseus' men to eat the cattle of Helios?
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus' men to eat the cattle of Helios by arguing that it is better to die by the hands of Helios than to starve to death. He questions Odysseus's authority and portrays their leader as selfish for not allowing them to eat the cattle. Eurylochus also plays on the men's fear and desperation, manipulating their emotions to make them disregard Odysseus's instructions.
Why did Odysseus's men die when returning home from Troy?
They ate the sun god's cattle.
