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What has Odysseus asked his shipmates to do in order to deal with the sirens?
put wax in their all their ears except Odysseus'
Why doesn't Odysseus plug his ears from the Sirens?
Odysseus did not plug his ears from the Sirens because he wanted to hear their enchanting song. However, he had his men tie him to the mast of the ship so that he could listen without being tempted to steer the ship towards the dangerous rocks where the Sirens dwelled.
How does Odysseus see to it that his men cannot hear the voices of the Sirens?
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' enchanting voices. Odysseus himself, wanting to hear the song but also not succumb to its lure, has his men tie him to the ship's mast so he cannot be swayed.
How is Odysseus able to listen to the sirens safely?
Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax, so they couldn't hear the sirens' enchanting song. Meanwhile, Odysseus wanted to hear the song while remaining safe, so he had his men tie him to the ship's mast to prevent himself from being lured by the sirens' voices. This way, he could experience the allure of the sirens without endangering himself or his crew.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the sirens yet protect him men from danger?
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' song, but he himself is tied to the mast of the ship so he can listen without being lured to his death. This way, he can experience the dangerous allure of the Sirens while ensuring the safety of his crew.
What are the monsters that cause Odysseus' men to plug their ears?
These was the Sirens.
What has Odysseus asked his shipmates to do in order to deal with the sirens?
put wax in their all their ears except Odysseus'
How does Odysseus escape the influence of the sirens?
He told his men about the sirens, sharing what Circe had told him. gave them beeswax to plug their ears from their song.So that he could hear their enchanting, tempting song, Odysseus instructed his men to tie him to the mast, and only lash him tighter no matter what he says until they are past the sirens.
Why is Odysseus the only one that can hear the sirens?
Odysseus is the only one who can hear the sirens because he had his men tie him to the mast of the ship and plug their ears with wax so that he could listen to the sirens' song without being drawn to his death. This was part of his clever strategy to navigate safely past the dangerous temptations of the sirens.
Why doesn't Odysseus plug his ears from the Sirens?
Odysseus did not plug his ears from the Sirens because he wanted to hear their enchanting song. However, he had his men tie him to the mast of the ship so that he could listen without being tempted to steer the ship towards the dangerous rocks where the Sirens dwelled.
Was Odysseus men tempted from the sirens?
Yes, Odysseus and his crew were tempted by the Sirens' enchanting song as they passed by. In order to resist their allure, Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax and had himself tied to the ship's mast to avoid succumbing to the Sirens' song.
Why did Odysseus plug the mens' ears with wax when the ship approached Scylla and Charybdis?
To stop them being enchanted by the song of the sirens.
How does Odysseus see to it that his men cannot hear the voices of the Sirens?
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' enchanting voices. Odysseus himself, wanting to hear the song but also not succumb to its lure, has his men tie him to the ship's mast so he cannot be swayed.
What warning does Circe give Odysseus about the sirens?
Circe warns Odysseus that the Sirens lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs, promising knowledge and wisdom. She advises him to plug the ears of his crew with beeswax to protect them from the Sirens' seductive call. Additionally, she instructs Odysseus to sail past them while tied to the mast of the ship, so he can hear their song without succumbing to their temptation. This way, he can safely navigate through their deadly waters.
Who tells Odysseus how to get past the Sirens?
By putting wax in the ears of his men so that they cannot hear them sing, and by having himself tied to the mast of his ship so that he CAN hear them sing but not jump overboard or go and steer the ship towards them and wreck it.
Who sang to Odysseus ships?
You must be referring to the occasion when Odysseus and his crew were forced to sail past the Sirens. It was said their song was so enchanting that men could not resist and would turn their ships into the nearby rocks to get nearer to the enchanting sound. Invariably the ships would be destroyed and the crews lost. Odysseus was told he must endure the call of the Sirens, so he had his men plug their ears with wool and wax, and then he was strapped to the mast of the boat. The men sailed by, immune to the call of the Sirens, and Odysseus survived, as he was fated to do.
What role do the sirens play in the Odyssey and how do their enchanting voices affect Odysseus and his crew?
In the Odyssey, the sirens are mythical creatures who use their enchanting voices to lure sailors to their deaths by shipwreck. Odysseus and his crew encounter the sirens on their journey home, and Odysseus, aware of the danger, has his crew plug their ears with beeswax while he himself listens to the sirens' song by being tied to the mast of the ship. This allows them to pass by safely without succumbing to the sirens' deadly allure.
