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Why does Odysseus choose to sail toward Scylla as opposed to Charybdis?
Odysseus chooses to pass by Scylla because, Scylla will only kill 6 men, one for each head. Charybdis will sink the ship, killing everyone. Circe has also advised Odysseus to do choose Scylla. Further, Charybdis is a visible danger, and Odysseus uses Charybdis to encourage his men to pass by quickly. Finally, passing by Scylla and Charybdis is given as the only way for Odysseus to get home from where he is.
Why did Odysseus allow six of his men to die?
He lose them to Scylla when they pass through the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
What two places does Odysseus pass after facing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
Why did Odysseus go to the straits of Scylla and Charybdis?
He needed to sail pass this strait to get home to Ithaca.
Did Odysseus choose Scylla or Charybdis?
Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.
Who warns Odysseus of scylla and charybdis?
Circe
How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?
He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis
Who are the two sea monsters that Odysseus meets?
Scylla And Charybdis
What two dangers did Odysseus sail between?
scylla and charybdis
Why does Odysseus choose to go on Scylla's side of the strait?
The strait is narrow and so Odysseus has to pass by either Scylla or Charybdis. Circe tells Odysseus that Charybdis is far more dangerous, as 3 times a day it sucks in all the waters around it. This would completely suck in Odysseus and his ship if he is sailing too close to Charybdis. Circe advises Odysseus to go to Scylla's side of the strait, for despite the danger of the monster, it is preferable to lose a half-dozen men than the whole ship.
How does Odysseus attempt to make it through his encounter with Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus donned his armor and readied his spear to attempt to fight of Scylla. He then ordered his men to hug the rocks, where Scylla was, as to avoid Charybdis. He was unable to prevent the capture of his 6 men.
What happened when Odysseus and his men sailed by Scylla?
Odysseus successfully sailed his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla managed to catch six of his men, devouring them alive.
