Based on books one through eight, what do you think would have happened had odysseus and his men not plundered the land of ismarus (land of the cicones)? 1they very likely may have been treated with xenia and never been forced to go to the land of the cyclops. 2they likely would have been attacked, so it was a choice of "attack or be attacked."3 it didn't change the story at all; they likely would have traveled to the land of the cyclops anyway. 4none of the above

3 It didn't change the story at all; they likely would have traveled to the land of the Cyclops anyway.

Explanation:

In Book IX of the Odyssey, Odysseus and his men take Ismara by surprise and kill most of the men's cycads, while they burn the cities of Ciconia and take the women. But later, reinforcements come and attack the Achaean invaders, killing so many of them that Odysseus and his men are forced to set sail on their ships, with the number of their shipmates greatly reduced. After the departure, they were diverted from the course for nine days, because of a violent storm.

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

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