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Which event from The Odyssey best highlights the idea that the ancient Greeks greatly disliked greediness?
Calypso captures and entertains Odysseus to reward him for resisting her many temptations.
The Lotus-Eaters offer Lotus to Odysseus and his men to reward them for their bravery in the Trojan War.
Zeus sends dangerous storms to punish Odysseus and his men for their actions on the island of Cicones.
The Achaeans lose the battle to Odysseus and his men as punishment for not showing hospitality to their guests.
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Zeus sends dangerous storms to punish Odysseus and his men for their actions on the island of Cicones.
Explanation: after sacking the Cicones the men linger to plunder and celebrate instead of leaving, showing greed and lack of moderation; as a result they are attacked and suffer heavy losses—an outcome that emphasizes the Greek disapproval of greed.
Explanation: after sacking the Cicones the men linger to plunder and celebrate instead of leaving, showing greed and lack of moderation; as a result they are attacked and suffer heavy losses—an outcome that emphasizes the Greek disapproval of greed.
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