How does Helios react to the killing of his cattle?
How does Helios react to his cattle being slaughtered? He was so angry that he threatens to go down to the underworld and stay there. Zeus reacts to Helio in a calm manner.
What does Helios ask Zeus to do when he discovers his cattle have been killed?
The sun god Helios angrily asked Zeus and the other gods to punish Odysseus’s crew for killing his cattle, and Zeus complied. Strange things began to happen to the cattle that had been killed: they bellowed and moved. But the men continue to feast for six more days before sailing away.
What happens between Helios and Zeus after the men eat the cattle and how does Odysseus hear about this?
They insist on landing on Thrinacia, Helios’ island. They eat the immortal cattle that they were told not to, angering Helios and dooming themselves to death. To placate Helios, Zeus sends down a thunderbolt that sinks Odysseus’ ship and kills all his remaining crew.
What happens to the cattle of Helios in the Odyssey?
But it is too late, the cattle are dead and gone. Lampetie tells Helios that Odysseus’ men have slain his cattle. In turn, Helios orders the gods to take vengeance on Odysseus’ men. He threatens that if they do not pay him full atonement for the cattle, he will take the sun to the Underworld and shine it among the dead.
What does Lampetie tell Helios about his cattle?
Lampetie tells Helios that Odysseus’ men have slain his cattle. In turn, Helios orders the gods to take vengeance on Odysseus’ men. He threatens that if they do not pay him full atonement for the cattle, he will take the sun to the Underworld and shine it among the dead.
How many oxen and sheep did Helios have?
Greek mythology portal. Helios, also known as the titan of the sun, is said to have had seven herds of oxen and seven flocks of sheep, each numbering fifty head. In the Odyssey, Homer describes these immortal cattle as handsome (ἄριστος), wide-browed, fat (εúρυμέτωπος) and curved-horned (ὀρθόκραιρος).
What did Odysseus warn Helios not to touch?
When Odysseus and his men land on Thrinacia, one of the islands dedicated to the sun god, Odysseus warns them not to touch any of Helios’ cattle or sheep that graze on the land. They do not heed this warning and, in his absence, slaughter some of the best of the animals.