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Why does Odysseus initially refuse to land on the island of Helios?
he doesnt trust his crew (correctly) to not eat the cattle of the sun (Helios) but after an oath from his crew he lands on the island after which he gets another oath from them that they will not eat the cattle then they are stranded for 30 days on the island in which they run out of food the crew then eats the cattle of the sun while Odysseus is praying to the gods to give them food
Why does Odysseus men eat Helios cattle?
Odysseus' men eat Helios' cattle out of desperation and hunger while stranded on the island of Thrinacia. Despite Odysseus' warnings to refrain from harming the cattle, they succumb to their cravings after being deprived of food for a month. This act of disobedience leads to severe consequences, as Helios, enraged by the sacrilege, demands retribution from the gods, resulting in the destruction of Odysseus' ship and the loss of his crew.
Compare and contrast Odysseus and Eurylochus?
Eurylochus is a coward he would have left the men as pigs when circe changed them while Odysseus wouldnt leave them. He also told the men to eat the cattle and sheep while odysseus told them not to. They are also both in a form of command on odysseus's ship. Odysseus is couragous and headstrong.
On the island of thrinacia what crime do Odysseus men commit while Odysseus is praying?
Odysseus's men commit the crime of killing Helios's cattle on the island of Thrínacia while Odysseus is praying. This act angers the sun god Helios and leads to dire consequences for the men and their journey back home.
Why does Odysseus land on Helios' island?
Odysseus lands on Helios' island because his men disobey his orders and slaughter Helios' sacred cattle for food while he is away. This act angers Helios, resulting in a punishment that further delays Odysseus' journey home.
Who causes the storm that nearly kills Odysseus while he is on the raft on his way to the island of phaeacians?
athena
Who causes the storm that nearly kills Odysseus while he is on the raft on his way to the island of the phaeacians?
athena
What is the character flaw that Odysseus showed as his men tried to leave the island?
The character that Odysseus shows while leaving the Cyclops' island was arrogance. He boast abouts name and his form of nobility to try and make Polyphemus scared. The character that Odysseus shows while leaving the Cyclops' island was arrogance. He boast abouts name and his form of nobility to try and make Polyphemus scared.
How did Odysseus kill the cyclops Polyphemus?
Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus, but did not kill him. Odysseus and his men got Polyphemus (the cyclops) drunk on wine and while he was asleep they blinded him by poking him in the eye with a stick and then escaped by holding on underneath the sheep when he let them out of the cave to graze.
How do Odysseus and his crew escape from Cyclops?
Odysseus gets the cyclops drunk, and tells him that his name is Nobody. The cyclops, Polyphemus, son of Poseidon, promises to eat him last for the gift of wine. The cyclops passes out, and Odysseus and his men use a huge burning stick to blind him. The next morning, Polyphemus got up to let his sheep and rams out to pasture. Odysseus and his crew hide underneath the bellies of the animals and crawl out of the cave.they were disguised as sheep while Odysseus' distracted the cyclopthere are different versions of this story but while the answer above IS one of the most common, i have also heard of one that they hid on the bellies of sheep as the sheep left the cave they were imprisoned inThey give him really powerful and strong wine that Odysseus got from the priest of Apollo, and got him drunk. Then they found a pole, carved it into a stake, stuck it in the fire to make it hot, and stabbed the Cyclops in the eye, blinding him. They couldn't kill him because they couldn't move the boulder in the entrance to the cave. When he let his sheep out in the morning, the men held onto the sheep, hiding under them, and snuck out. It worked because Polyphemus was blind and and felt the sheep's wool.
What details describe what Odysseus experiences as he waits by pit?
While waiting by the pit, Odysseus witnesses the cyclops Polyphemus tending to his flock of sheep. He also observes the giant's brutish behavior and hears his boasts about his strength and power. Odysseus must carefully plan his escape from the pit while being observant of Polyphemus's movements.
How long does Odysseus stay on Calypso's island?
In the Odyssey, Odysseus stays on the Calypso's island of Ogygia for 7 years. Other accounts say 5 years, while the story by Hyginus states one.He also spent a year on Circe's island Aeaea.
