Odysseus was to guide himself and his crew, but failed to do so, delaying his return home by many years. Odysseus’ crew killed the cattle in order to please their earthly needs and desires rather than to obey the sacred godly law. The suitors were greedy and disrespected divine morals. One can wonder why the gods view death as fitting in some instances, and this is a question that cannot completely be answered. Folly, as seen by Odysseus’ actions, appears to be less harshly punished than greed. Greed is more severe because it is what makes people commit crimes against the gods. Breaking the laws of hospitality and killing the cattle of Helios were attacks on the gods’ sacred values. Discipline and restraint are necessary, and motives for actions can speak louder than the acts themselves. These laws cannot be continuously broken, especially when men are repeatedly advised. Punishments may seem harsh, but the gods keep consistent the severity of punishments for instances of foolishness and