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Odysseus and his men briefly encounter the Laestrygones who are?
Giant cannibals
In The Odyssey what are the laestrygones?
The Laestrygones are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus on his journey home. They inhabit an island where they attack Odysseus's fleet, destroying all but one ship. Only Odysseus's ship manages to escape this encounter.
How did the laestrygonians treat Odysseus and his men?
The Laestrygonians, a race of giant cannibals, treated Odysseus and his men violently and aggressively. Upon their arrival, the Laestrygonians attacked the ships, hurling massive rocks and destroying many of them. They captured and devoured a significant number of Odysseus's crew, leading to a devastating loss. This encounter exemplified the dangers Odysseus and his men faced on their journey home.
What did the Lastrygonians eat in The Odyssey?
They ate Men, they were cannibals. Most of Odysseus' crew was eaten.
What threatened Odysseus as he approached the swineherd's hut?
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
How does Odysseus react to being attacked by Antinous?
Odysseus broods and plots his revenge, retreating to the corner to eat.
What is one mistake Odysseus makes through his quest?
After Odysseus attacked the Cyclops he yelled out that his name was Odysseus and the cyclops was son of a powerful king and he gave Odysseus lots of trouble on his journey.
What happened to the men and Odysseus on the island of cannibals?
They escaped by tricking them but the asked poisiden to put a curs on them so the wouldn't get home safley
How do the queen and king entertain Odysseus?
Depends which king and queen. Really the only king and queen in the story were cannibals who tried to eat him.
What threatened as he approached the swineherd's hut?
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
Who were the Laestrygonians?
The Laestrygonians are a tribe of giant cannibals from ancient Greek mythology. Odysseus visited them during his journey back home to Ithaca. The giants ate many of Odysseus' men and destroyed eleven of his twelve ships by launching rocks from high cliffs.
How many of Odysseus ships survived the laestrygonian attack?
During the Laestrygonian attack in Homer's "Odyssey," only one of Odysseus' ships survived. The Laestrygonians, a race of giant cannibals, destroyed all but Odysseus' ship, which he managed to escape with his crew. This catastrophic encounter significantly reduced his fleet as they continued their journey home.
