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Dry

But on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly!
Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep
they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,
feasting. - while fugitives went inland, running
to call to arms the main force of Cicones.
-The Odyssey
Homer
What motivates Odysseus's men to ignore his orders to
leave quickly?
They are seasick and want to stay on the island to
recover
They want to eat drink and enjoy themselves
before setting off on their journey
They do not want to work for Odysseus anymore

what motivates Odysseus's men to ignore his orders to leave quickly?​

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User Kyslik
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Answer:

B. They want to eat, drink, and enjoy themselves before setting off on their journey.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dry But on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly! Out to sea again!' My men were-example-1
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User Megan Word
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Answer:

They want to eat and enjoy wine

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given text, Odyssey described his men as "mutinous, fools" and that they were too involved in "stores of wine", while also having sheep meat.

Hope this helps!

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User Rengers
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