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Many of them died in the Trojan war.
6 men were killed on each ship by the Cicons.
4 of the men were eaten by the cyclops Polyphemus.
Many were killed in Lamus - Telepylus, the land of the Laestrygonians; only one ship survived.
1 fell off Circe's roof waking up there after he fell asleep on the rooftop while drunk. (Elpenor)
6 of them were snatched by Scylla as they passed her.
The rest of the men (37-39) were killed when Zeus smashed their ship off of Thrinacia.
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Why do Odysseus' men not get home?
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
Why does Zeus kill Odysseus' men?
Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.
How many of Odysseus' crew survives?
No one but Odysseus survives the journey back to Ithaca. All his men on his ship and all men on the other ships die during the voyage.
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
Why do Odysseus' men not get home?
All of Odysseus men die upon the journey home.
Why does Zeus kill Odysseus' men?
Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship with a lightning bolt in retribution for his men killing the golden cattle of Helios. As a result, all of Odysseus men die, and Odysseus floats up on Ogygia, the only survivor.
How do even more men die after the bag accident?
Most of Odysseus's men die in the land of Thrinacia, because of their hunger. On this land was the cattle of the gods, and Odysseus had warned his men not to touch the cattle. The men were however, too hungry and they ate the cattle, angering the gods. The gods then killed every man except for Odysseus.
What does the episode with the Lotus-Eaters suggest about the kinds of problems Odysseus has with his men?
The men like to drink and they die
Why did Odysseus' men eat Helio's cattle?
Odysseus' men ate Helios' cattle because they were hungry and had been warned not to by Odysseus. They disregarded the warning due to their hunger and lack of self-control. This act angered Helios and led to dire consequences for Odysseus and his crew.
How many of Odysseus' crew survives?
No one but Odysseus survives the journey back to Ithaca. All his men on his ship and all men on the other ships die during the voyage.
What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
He ate Odysseus's men.
How does eurylochus persuade Odysseus' men to eat the cattle of Helios?
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus' men to eat the cattle of Helios by arguing that it is better to die by the hands of Helios than to starve to death. He questions Odysseus's authority and portrays their leader as selfish for not allowing them to eat the cattle. Eurylochus also plays on the men's fear and desperation, manipulating their emotions to make them disregard Odysseus's instructions.
Why did Odysseus's men die when returning home from Troy?
They ate the sun god's cattle.
How are the Lotus eaters a threat to Odysseus and his men?
they wont go home and there country will die
What did Circe turn Odysseus' men into?
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
What does scylla do to Odysseus men?
She captures six of Odysseus' men and eats them alive
