Question

Why do you think Odysseus did not tell his men what was in the bag?

Answer 1

I'm assuming you are talking about the bag of strong wing which he got from Aelous.

I'm not entirely sure but these are some points which may be the reason:

• He had a reputation for being crafty and sly so they might have thought he was lying.
• His ego, he thought it was his reward and power and didn't want to share it with anyone.
• He thought it may be dangerous because the air was very strong and hence decided to keep it to himself
• He thought he shouldn't tell anyone because a god gave him the bag.
• His men may argue and cause problems if they found out about the air.

Hope this helps, have a great day <3

Answer 2

Answer:

Steer the ship toward Scylla because Charybdis would destroy the entire ship. Does Odysseus tell the men what is ahead?

Explanation:

No because they might panic.