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Odysseus was upset when his crew ate Hyperion's cattle for several reasons.
- His crew were under oath not to harm the cattle. Breaking an oath is a major offence in Ancient Greece and often leads to death.
- By eating the cattle the crew offended the sun-god Hyperion, Odysseus knew this would lead to their deaths and Odysseus would most likely have been worried that because of the crew's transgressions it would make Odysseus' desire to return home (nostos) even more unattainable because the gods would do all in their power to prevent him. (Note Odysseus HAS to return home as it is the will of Zeus for him to return home, but Poseidon wishes to delay him and Hyperion wishes to kill the crew).
What else can I help you with?
The god whose cattle was consumed by Odysseus' crew?
Hyperions
How does Odysseus react to his men killing the cattle?
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.
What was Odysseus' reaction to his crew killing the cattle?
he cried.
What was odysseus' reaction after killing Helios' cattle?
After Odysseus kills the Helios' cattle, he is not sure what to do. He realizes it was a mistake and shortly afterward they kill his crew.
What does Odysseus crew do while he is sleeping?
While Odysseus is lured into sleep by Cronus, the crew eat the cattle of Helios, even though Odysseus specifically said not too.
What is Odysseus doing when the men slaughter the cattle?
Odysseus is sleeping when the cattle are slaughtered.
The god whose cattle was consumed by odysseus's crew?
Helios
The god whose cattle odysseus' crew consumed?
hyperion or Helios
Odysseus loses his entire crew because they?
ate the sun god's cattle.
Why does Odysseus lose his entire crew?
because they ate the sun god's cattle
What advice was Odysseus given regarding Helios?
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.
Why do you think Odysseus doesn't tell his crew about the peril his men will face with Helios cattle?
There is no need. Golden cattle are not normal. The crew already know that these are sacred cattle. They already know the consequences, so telling them that they will all die and only he, Odysseus, will survive if they eat the cattle sounds arrogant and petty.
