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The Lotus Eaters is a group of characters in Greek mythology who are depicted as a race of people who live on an island called Lotophagia, often identified as Djerba in modern-day Tunisia. The Lotus Eaters were known for eating a fruit called the lotus plant, which caused those who ate it to lose all memory of their past and any desire to return home.

In Homer's "Odyssey," the character of Odysseus and his crew stumble upon the land of the Lotus Eaters on their journey back to Ithaca. After eating the lotus plant, some of Odysseus' men become entranced by the island and refuse to leave, but Odysseus is able to drag them back to their ship and continue on their journey.

In modern literature, the story of the Lotus Eaters has been used as a metaphor for the dangers of addiction and complacency. The term "lotus eater" is often used to describe someone who is seduced by pleasure and lacks motivation to pursue their goals or responsibilities.