Eurylochus persuades Odysseus' men by arguing that they would rather face the wrath of the gods than starve to death. He emphasizes that they could die from hunger while being stuck on the island, and suggests that it is better to risk punishment from HeliOS than to perish. Eurylochus appeals to their survival instincts, framing the act of slaughtering the cattle as a necessary means of sustenance.
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