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By killing him, of course!

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Q: How does Odysseus defeat Polyphemus?
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How does Odysseus get Circe to release his men?

Odysseus had to defeat the Polyphemus.


What helps Odysseus defeat polyphemus?

Odysseus is able to defeat Polyphemus by getting him drunk on strong wine and outsmarting him. He blinds a drunken Polyphemus after revealing his name as Nobody. He is able to escape undetected strapped to the belly of Polyphemus's sheep.


Who did Odysseus defeat?

In book IX he defeats Polyphemus Hope this helps!


What was Polyphemus's relation to Odysseus?

Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus.


Was Polyphemus Odysseus' first mate?

No. Polyphemus and Odysseus become mortal enemies.


Why are the cyclops surprised it was Odysseus?

Polyphemus hadn't known that it was Odysseus in his house. Odysseus had lied and told Polyphemus (the cyclops) that his name was Nobody. Odysseus and his crew had also blinded Polyphemus.


Who is Polyphemus and what is his relation to Odysseus?

Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus. Polyphemus knew nothing of Odysseus until he found Odysseus and his men in Polyphemus' cave, although he was once told by the sage Telemus that he would be blinded someday by a man named Odysseus.


Why did Odysseus blind Polyphemus?

Odysseus blinded Polyphemus so that him and his men could escape.


Did Polyphemus kill Odysseus?

yes polyphemus was mad odysseus and stabed him with a carving nife :)


Is it wise of Odysseus to taunt Polyphemus?

No. This continues Odysseus sin of pride and hubris. Odysseus is ultimately punished for taunting Polyphemus.


What does polyphemus diet consist for?

Polyphemus diet consists of Polyphemus ate odysseus


What did Odysseus do before he sailed from the island that was arrogant?

Odysseus taunted the blinded Polyphemus in an act of hubris, telling Polyphemus that it was Odysseus who had blinded him.