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The text emphasizes that the crew's food and drink were consumed "right away," meaning their own resources were exhausted when they sought out the Lotus-Eaters for sustenance. Odysseus sends his men to explore and find new local food. He also makes a point of telling us that the Lotus-Eaters intended… Read more