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How does cyclops respond when Odysseus tells him that Zeus will punish him for offending guests?
Polyphemus called Odysseus a fool and indicated that he had no fear of Zeus because the Cyclopes were stronger than he was, and that he would only give them traditional hospitality if he felt like doing so (which he did not)
Why were Odysseus shipmates killed?
After being warned numerous times, by the Thebian prophet, the men ate the cattle on the island of Helios, the sun god. Helios went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men. Zeus wrecked Odysseus' ship and killed all his men.
How does Poseidon react when he discovers that the Phaiakians have aided Odysseus in reaching Ithaca?
When Poseidon spots Odysseus in Ithaca, he becomes enraged at the Phaeacians for assisting his nemesis. He complains to Zeus, who allows him to punish the Phaeacians
Why did Zeus destroy odyseuses's ships?
Zeus destroyed his ships because his men killed the god Apollo's sacred cattle, and Apolo threatened that if Zeus didn't punish Odysseus, then Apollo would leave the surface and forever light the underworld
How did Zeus help Odysseus?
Zeus sends Hermes to release him from calypso or Zeus will drown her island so he lets Odysseus be on his way
What happens to Odysseus at the end of the story?
Zeus destroys their ship because the sun god asked Zeus to punish Odysseus man for eating his sacred cattle and Zeus destroys their ship with a thunder bolt and only Odysseus survived
What happens to Odysseus' ship at the end of the story?
Zeus destroys their ship because the sun god asked Zeus to punish Odysseus man for eating his sacred cattle and Zeus destroys their ship with a thunder bolt and only Odysseus survived
What des Zeus do to punish Odysseus men for harming the sacred cattle?
Zeus Strikes all of the men with a big lighting bolt!
What did Odysseus do to be punished with wandering around the sea so long?
He stabbed Phoyphemos in the eye and Polyphemos was Poseidon's son so Poseidon told Zeus to punish Odysseus.
How does cyclops respond when Odysseus tells him that Zeus will punish him for offending guests?
Polyphemus called Odysseus a fool and indicated that he had no fear of Zeus because the Cyclopes were stronger than he was, and that he would only give them traditional hospitality if he felt like doing so (which he did not)
Why were Odysseus shipmates killed?
After being warned numerous times, by the Thebian prophet, the men ate the cattle on the island of Helios, the sun god. Helios went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men. Zeus wrecked Odysseus' ship and killed all his men.
How does Poseidon react when he discovers that the Phaiakians have aided Odysseus in reaching Ithaca?
When Poseidon spots Odysseus in Ithaca, he becomes enraged at the Phaeacians for assisting his nemesis. He complains to Zeus, who allows him to punish the Phaeacians
Why did Zeus destroy odyseuses's ships?
Zeus destroyed his ships because his men killed the god Apollo's sacred cattle, and Apolo threatened that if Zeus didn't punish Odysseus, then Apollo would leave the surface and forever light the underworld
What does Helios ask Zeus for?
He asks for Zeus to punish him
What Zeus going to do for Odysseus?
In the story The Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
How does Zeus show his support for Odysseus?
In the story the Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
How does Helios react when he learns that his cattle have been killed in Book XII?
Helios is enraged and seeks revenge for the death of his cattle. He demands that Zeus punish Odysseus and his men for their actions. This leads to further challenges for Odysseus on his journey home.
