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How did Odysseus earn the anger of Neptune?
He blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops who trapped Odysseus and his crew in his cave.
Why does the Cyclops invite Odysseus back to the island?
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, does not invite Odysseus back to the island out of hospitality; instead, he seeks revenge after Odysseus blinds him. Initially, Polyphemus traps Odysseus and his men in his cave, but Odysseus cunningly escapes. Afterward, he taunts Polyphemus, revealing his name, which leads to the Cyclops calling upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus' journey home. Thus, the Cyclops’ "invitation" is rooted in anger and a desire for retribution rather than genuine hospitality.
What does the cyclops give in return for Odysseus's gift?
In "The Odyssey," the Cyclops Polyphemus receives a gift of wine from Odysseus. In return, Polyphemus promises to offer Odysseus a favor, saying that he will eat him last after devouring his companions. However, the Cyclops ultimately seeks revenge against Odysseus by calling upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus's journey home, demonstrating that his gratitude is short-lived and overshadowed by his anger.
Why is Poseidon so biased against Odysseus?
In Greek mythology, Poseidon is biased against Odysseus because Odysseus blinded his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. This act incited Poseidon's anger and led to his ongoing hostility towards Odysseus throughout his journey home from the Trojan War.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
Why did the death of the cyclops anger poseidon?
The death of the Cyclops Polyphemus angered Poseidon because Polyphemus was one of his sons. In Homer's "Odyssey," the hero Odysseus blinds Polyphemus to escape from his cave, which not only disfigures the Cyclops but also humiliates him. Poseidon, as the god of the sea and Polyphemus' father, seeks revenge against Odysseus for this affront, leading to Odysseus' prolonged journey home filled with obstacles.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
What did cyclops wish for Poseidon to do to Odysseus?
Cyclops asked Poseiden to add to Odysseus' fate.
