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How could things have turned out differently for Odysseus if he had simply left the cave of the Cyclopes after blinding Polyphemous?
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If Odysseus has tried to simply leave without using the sheep as a distraction, he may have been caught by Polyphemus and killed, regardless of Polyphemus' blindness.
If Odysseus had not given his name, the Cyclops may not have cursed his name directly, and Odysseus might have gotten home sooner with his ships and crew.
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How did oddyseus and his men finally escape from the cyclops polyphemous?
They got him drunk, waited until he fell asleep, then stabbed his eye (blinding him) and snuck out on the underbellies of Polyphemous' sheep.
Why is poseidon angry with odysseus?
for blinding his son Polyphemus.
What will odysseus will be punished for in the underworld?
He will be punished for blinding Polyphemus. This happened during the Trojan war, which is where Odysseus is trying to get home from.
What are Odysseus' weaknesses?
Odysseus' greatest weakness is his pride. Although pride can be a good thing, he is claimed to possess too much of it. This is shown in an act of hubris in book nine of the Odyssey, when Odysseus taunts the Cyclops Polyphemus after blinding him, which leads Odysseus to be cursed by Poseidon.Odysseus curiousity could also be considered a weakness. On the island of the Cyclopes, Odysseus fell into temptation to stay in the Cyclopes's cave to see what the Cyclopes looked like (Polyphemus). This left 6 of his men dead.Odysseus was self-serving even to the extent of betraying his friends. When he visited the underworld the ghost of Ajax the greater refused to speak with him, still offended at their contention over the Armour of Achilles. The Greeks respected his cleverness but the Romans thought him too sly. Dante condemned him and Diomed to the 10th level of hell.His pride. He had to go back and boast to the Cyclops which brought danger to him and his men. Odysseus had a weakness for women. He enjys women. Odysseus' men had to remind him of home when he was with Circe' he also stayed with Calypso for seven years.
Who was mad Odysseus and saw to it that his raft was destroyed?
The god Poseidon, god of the sea, wrecked the raft in retaliation for Odysseus blinding the cyclops Polythemus.
What does the Cyclopes pray for?
In literature, the Cyclopes pray for revenge against Odysseus for blinding Polyphemus, their brother. They invoke their father, Poseidon, for help in seeking revenge.
How did oddyseus and his men finally escape from the cyclops polyphemous?
They got him drunk, waited until he fell asleep, then stabbed his eye (blinding him) and snuck out on the underbellies of Polyphemous' sheep.
Who was the hero who battled polyphemus?
Odysseus battled Polyphemus by giving him wine. This made the huge cyclopes very drunk because in ancient times wine was much more potent. Then, the cyclopes toppled over and went to sleep. Odysseus then seized the opportunity to take a sharpened spear and thrust it into the cyclopes eye, thus blinding him.
What foolish thing does Odysseus do in chapter 9?
In chapter 9 of the Odyssey, Odysseus foolishly reveals his true identity to Polyphemus the Cyclops after blinding him. This action leads to Polyphemus seeking revenge and making it harder for Odysseus and his men to escape.
Why weren't there other cyclopes on Polyphemus's island in The Sea of Monsters?
Odysseus tricked Polythemus by telling him that his name was "Nohbdy." When Polythemus shouted for help, he yelled "Help, NOHBDY has blinded me." When the other cyclopes heard that NOBODY had hurt him, they laughed and went back to their own business.
Why is poseidon angry with odysseus?
for blinding his son Polyphemus.
What mistake does Odysseus make with the cyclops?
Odysseus tells the cyclops Polythemus his true name, after blinding Polythemus.
3 Why did Odysseus not able to return to Ithaca after they destroyed the city of Troy?
Because of what he said to Posiden and what he did to his son, so pretty much in layman's terms, he told off Posiden and then later ended up blinding the cyclopes, whom happend to be Posiden's son.
What will odysseus will be punished for in the underworld?
He will be punished for blinding Polyphemus. This happened during the Trojan war, which is where Odysseus is trying to get home from.
What part of the Cyclops body does Odysseus injure-?
Odysseus injures the Cyclops by stabbing him in the eye with a sharpened olive stake, blinding him.
What is Odysseus told he is going to be punished for in the underworld?
he is told he is going to be punished for blinding the cyclops
What are Odysseus' weaknesses?
Odysseus' greatest weakness is his pride. Although pride can be a good thing, he is claimed to possess too much of it. This is shown in an act of hubris in book nine of the Odyssey, when Odysseus taunts the Cyclops Polyphemus after blinding him, which leads Odysseus to be cursed by Poseidon.Odysseus curiousity could also be considered a weakness. On the island of the Cyclopes, Odysseus fell into temptation to stay in the Cyclopes's cave to see what the Cyclopes looked like (Polyphemus). This left 6 of his men dead.Odysseus was self-serving even to the extent of betraying his friends. When he visited the underworld the ghost of Ajax the greater refused to speak with him, still offended at their contention over the Armour of Achilles. The Greeks respected his cleverness but the Romans thought him too sly. Dante condemned him and Diomed to the 10th level of hell.His pride. He had to go back and boast to the Cyclops which brought danger to him and his men. Odysseus had a weakness for women. He enjys women. Odysseus' men had to remind him of home when he was with Circe' he also stayed with Calypso for seven years.
