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What happens to Odysseus in the island of the Lotus Eaters?
Odysseus and his men escape death on the island of Ismarus, but this escape does not come without a price. Because his men did not listen to orders, many died in a battle that could have been avoided.
What happens when Odysseus and his men meet the lotus eaters?
When Odysseus and his men eat the lotus plant, it makes them forget their longing for home. All they want to do is eat the lotus plant and stay there.
What is the danger posed by the Lotus Eaters and how does Odysseus deal with it?
The Lotus Eaters gave the men and odysseus a plant to eat but whoever ate it lost hope to go home that is why they pose a threat. Odysseus didn’t want to elaborate further in the incident because he had to leave because if they stayed his men may have eaten the plant and lost hope of home.
What conflicts does Odysseus face?
Odysseus faces a number of challenges on his way home, including:
- sailors captivated by the lotus-eaters.
- a battle with Polyphemus, a cyclops.
- a storm sent by Poseidon.
- an encounter with a witch.
- being captivated by the Sirens.
- encounters with the monsters Scylla and Charybdis.
- punishment by Zeus.
Why did Odysseus and his men land on the coastline of the Lotus Eaters?
Odysseus and his men land on the coastline of the Lotus Eaters to take on water. What do Odysseus and his men do to Polyphemus? Odysseus gets him drunk. And once Polyphemus falls asleep, Odysseus and four other men attack the Cyclops with the weapon they’ve made – gouging his eye.
What danger do the Lotus Eaters pose?
What danger do the Lotus-Eaters pose to Odysseus’ men? The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home. The Lotus-Eaters are dishonest and try to mislead the crew about the route home. Familiarity with the Lotus-Eaters is dangerous because they are cannibals.
How can Odysseus and his men stay safe?
What should he and his men do to keep safe from the Sirens? Block their ears with beeswax and tie Odysseus and keep rowing. How is Scylla described?
What danger did Odysseus men encounter in the land of Circe?
Circe initially turn Odysseus’ men into wild beasts; the danger to them was that they would live out their lives and eventually die in animal form. Odysseus himself was give the herb “moly” to protect him from such a transformation by Hermes.
How did Odysseus end up with the Lotus Eaters?
The Lotus-Eaters and Odysseus After a strong wing threw Odysseus’ fleet off its course, Odysseus and his men ended up in the land of the Lotus-Eaters. The tribe invited the men to eat with them and enjoy the food. Unaware of the risks it involved, Odysseus and his crew accepted the invitation.
How did Odysseus and his crew escape in the Odyssey?
Odysseus and his crew finally escape, having lost six men per ship. A storm sent by Zeus sweeps them along for nine days before bringing them to the land of the Lotus-eaters, where the natives give some of Odysseus’s men the intoxicating fruit of the lotus.
Why are the Lotus Eaters important in Greek mythology?
The Lotus Eaters represent one of the challenges that Odysseus had to face on his way home – slothfulness. These were a group of people who had forgotten their purpose in life and who gave in to the peaceful apathy that came with eating the lotus. The story can also be seen as a warning of giving into addictive behavior.
Where was the island of the Lotus Eaters located?
The island off the coast of Tunisia houses the gentle beings who only consume fruits from the lotus plant; thus, it was called the lotus-eaters land. Odysseus, a man who has yet to learn from his past mistakes, trusts his men and sends them off to greet the lotus-eaters.