Odysseus's decision to escape from Polyphemus's cave: "There I weighed all my chances of escape, and this seemed the best: the rams, the largest in the flock, were sleek with wool and carried themselves with a lordly air."
This quote showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness in defying the powerful Cyclops, Polyphemus, who is a son of Poseidon. By exploiting Polyphemus's blindness and using the rams as cover, Odysseus disobeys the implied command of respect for the gods and their offspring.
Odysseus's men eating the cattle of Helios: "They feasted on the best of the cattle, ignoring my orders. They roasted the plump thighs and ribs wrapped in fat, burning them on the fire."
This quote directly demonstrates disobedience to the explicit command of the gods, particularly Helios, the sun god. Despite Odysseus's warnings, his men disregard his authority and indulge in the forbidden food, leading to their eventual punishment.