They come to Helios' island. They agree to Odysseus' demand that they not eat the sacred cattle. After some days they are starving. Finally, when Odysseus is asleep, the mutinous Eurylokhos pleads with them to slaughter and eat some of the cattle.
In the myth of Helios's cattle, the prophecy foretells the destruction of the cattle as a consequence of the crew's disobedience of Helios's warning not to harm them. The prophecy serves as a warning and foreshadows the tragic outcome that will occur if the crew fails to heed Helios's instructions.
Odysseus is upset and regrets the action of his men killing the sacred cattle of the sun god Helios. He knows that this act will bring trouble and punishment, which ultimately leads to the destruction of his crew.
Eurylochus tells the crew that dying from starvation is the worst way to go and that they should take their chances with the gods instead of slowly wasting away. He convinces them that they will find a way to make amends with the gods later.
The crew disobeys Odysseus's orders because they lack faith in his leadership and decision-making abilities. They are swayed by their own fears, desires, or perceptions of what is best for them, leading them to act against his instructions. Additionally, some crew members may simply act out of self-interest or ignorance of the consequences of their actions.
The sailors disobeyed Odysseus' orders regarding Helios' cattle because they were hungry and tempted by the prospect of a meal. They rationalized their actions by convincing themselves that they could get away with the theft without consequences. However, their disobedience ultimately led to disastrous consequences for the crew.
he had 227 crew members
Odysseus was told not to harm Helios' cattle on the island of Thrinacia, as they were sacred to the god. Disobeying this warning would bring about severe consequences for Odysseus and his crew, as it did when they slaughtered the cattle out of hunger and faced the wrath of Helios.
he had 110 crew members
About 10 crew members.
150 crew members
he had 110 crew members
Yes they do because they know the punishment and thy still kill the cattle.
=there were 23 crew members on the ship=
40 crew members
Crew members whipped the Africans if the did not eat.
That's what they are called, "crew members"
he cried.