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Why does Odysseus king of Ithaca feel Zeus punishes him?

User Roza
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Answer:

Because they broke their vow to never touch Hermes' cattle.

Step-by-step explanation:

I read through the Odessy a lot.

Hope this helps :)

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Shortly after the Achaeans set sail from Thrinacia, Zeus kicks up another storm, which destroys the ship and sends the entire crew to its death beneath the waves.

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