What danger do the Lotus-Eaters pose to Odysseus’ men in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1?

Question

A. The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home.
B. The Lotus-Eaters are dishonest and try to mislead the crew about the route home.
C. Familiarity with the Lotus-Eaters is dangerous because they are cannibals.
D. The Lotus-Eaters deliberately cause the winds to subside.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A. The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home.

In "The Odyssey," the Lotus-Eaters present a danger to Odysseus' men by offering them the lotus plant, which causes the men to forget their desire to return home and instead become complacent and lethargic.