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but on the spot i told them: back, and quickly out to sea again! my men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle, feasting, - while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of cicones. -the odyssey, homer
what motivates odysseuss men to ignore his orders to leave quickly?
they do not want to work for odysseus anymore.
they are seasick and want to stay on the island to recover.
they want to eat, drink, and enjoy themselves before setting off on their journey.

Explanation:

In the text from The Odyssey, it describes the men feasting on sheep and wine, showing they are focused on enjoying themselves before leaving. This indicates they want to eat, drink, and have a good - time before setting off.

Answer:

They want to eat, drink, and enjoy themselves before setting off on their journey.