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The Works of Odysseus. The scene shows Odysseus on the island of the lotus eaters, seizing his three scouts by the hair and dragging them back toward the ships. Having eaten the lotus flowers, the men appear dazed and unwilling to leave. Interactive map introduction for Odysseus's Voyage, with instructions and a Start Journey button over a faded map of the Mediterranean region.
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Lotus-Eater: References & Edit History

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Added cross-references. Jul 13, 2026
Added media. Jun 01, 2026
Article revised and updated. Apr 13, 2026
Add new Web site: Classical Literature - The Island of the Lotus-Eaters: Odyssey Drug Island. Feb 11, 2023
Article revised and updated. Nov 08, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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