Odysseus's inept second-in-command. On the island of Thrinacia, he disobeys Odysseus's direct orders and leads his starving men to slaughter the sacred cattle of Helios. This act triggers Poseidon's wrath, resulting in the destruction of all remaining ships and the death of the entire crew.
Eurylochus's insubordination directly triggers the destruction of Odysseus's remaining fleet.
Eurylochus's actions indirectly threaten Telemachus by extending the period of vulnerability.
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