Odyssey - The Sirens and The Cattle of the Sun God

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What secret does Odysseus keep from his men?

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Odysseus keeps the secret that he will be the only survivor of the journey.

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Who punishes Odysseus' men by destroying their boat with a thunderbolt?

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Zeus punishes Odysseus' men by destroying their boat with a thunderbolt.

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When did Odysseus' men eat the cattle?

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Odysseus' men ate the cattle when he was sleeping.

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____ is the name of the sun god.

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Helios is the name of the sun god.

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Odysseus tried to get his crew to...

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Odysseus tried to get his crew to bypass Thrinakia.

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What is the significance of the Sirens in the Odyssey?

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The Sirens represent temptation and the dangers of listening to alluring voices that lead to destruction.

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What does Helios demand from the gods after his cattle are eaten?

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Helios demands retribution from the gods after his cattle are eaten.

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What role does Circe play in Odysseus' journey?

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Circe is a sorceress who initially detains Odysseus and his men but later helps them.

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What is the consequence of Odysseus' men eating the cattle of Helios?

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The consequence is that Zeus destroys their ship as punishment.

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How does Odysseus protect himself from the Sirens?

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Odysseus protects himself by having his men plug their ears with beeswax and tying himself to the mast.