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Q: How does the Cyclops figure out the real identity of the man who blinded and escaped him even though Odysseus uses the trick name of Noman?
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How did Odysseus kill the cyclops Polyphemus?

Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus, but did not kill him. Odysseus and his men got Polyphemus (the cyclops) drunk on wine and while he was asleep they blinded him by poking him in the eye with a stick and then escaped by holding on underneath the sheep when he let them out of the cave to graze.


How does Odysseus escape?

Odysseus escaped the Cyclops by offering him wine to drink. The Cyclops got drunk and passed out and Odysseus and his men then fled.


What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name was no man how did this help him?

When Odysseus introduced himself as "No Man," he cunningly deceived Polyphemus, the Cyclops. By doing so, Odysseus made it difficult for Polyphemus to identify him later when seeking vengeance. As a result, when Odysseus and his men blinded the Cyclops and escaped, Polyphemus couldn't call out a specific name for help, allowing Odysseus to continue on his journey without immediate retribution.


Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?

Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.


How did Odysseus get out of the Cyclops cave?

Odysseus got out of the Cyclops gave in three easy steps: 1. he got the cyclops drunk which caused him to pass out 2. He stabbed the Cyclops in the eye so he was blinded 3. Him along with the members or his crew hid underneath sheep and escaped with out the cyclops knowledge Note: the Cyclops was an avid Shepard and was going to let his sheep out no matter what because it was part of his daily routine which he always followed.

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Who is the son whose eye you blinded in The Odyssey?

The son whose eye was blinded in The Odyssey is Polyphemus, the Cyclops. Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus as they escaped from his cave.


How did Odysseus kill the cyclops Polyphemus?

Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus, but did not kill him. Odysseus and his men got Polyphemus (the cyclops) drunk on wine and while he was asleep they blinded him by poking him in the eye with a stick and then escaped by holding on underneath the sheep when he let them out of the cave to graze.


How does Odysseus escape?

Odysseus escaped the Cyclops by offering him wine to drink. The Cyclops got drunk and passed out and Odysseus and his men then fled.


What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name was no man how did this help him?

When Odysseus introduced himself as "No Man," he cunningly deceived Polyphemus, the Cyclops. By doing so, Odysseus made it difficult for Polyphemus to identify him later when seeking vengeance. As a result, when Odysseus and his men blinded the Cyclops and escaped, Polyphemus couldn't call out a specific name for help, allowing Odysseus to continue on his journey without immediate retribution.


Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?

Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.


How did Odysseus get out of the Cyclops cave?

Odysseus got out of the Cyclops gave in three easy steps: 1. he got the cyclops drunk which caused him to pass out 2. He stabbed the Cyclops in the eye so he was blinded 3. Him along with the members or his crew hid underneath sheep and escaped with out the cyclops knowledge Note: the Cyclops was an avid Shepard and was going to let his sheep out no matter what because it was part of his daily routine which he always followed.


How many crewmen were left when Odysseus escaped the Cyclops?

6 of the original 12 crewmen were still alive when Odysseus escaped the Cyclops. They rejoined the remainder of the crew on their ship, and later the remaining men on the other 11 ships.


What chapter did odyssues defeat the cyclops?

Odysseus defeated the cyclops in book IX, he also escaped the Land of the Lotus Eaters in that chapter.


Why can't Odysseus and his men easily escape from the blinded polyphemus?

Polyphemus placed a large boulder in front of the cave entrance, blocking it. This prevented Odysseus and his men from leaving without being detected by the Cyclops. Additionally, the Cyclops was the only one who knew the secret way to move the boulder.


Why is Poseidon an important character in the Odyssey?

The Cyclops that Odysseus blinded was the son of Poseidon. The God of the sea. He asked his father to kill Odysseus or do what ever he can to keep him from sailing home. When Odysseus landed on the cyclops island he went inside the cave and fed on cheese and sheep. The cyclops came back to the cave and closed the rock doorway, The cyclops turned around and ate one of Odysseus's' men. Odysseus offered him wine, because it was the drink of the gods. Cyclops took a bowl of wine and slurped it up. He was then drunk,Odysseus took a sword and stabbed the cyclops in his one and only eye. Odysseus used him when he was drunk to move the large boulder out of the doorway. Odysseus and his men escaped from the cave by hanging onto the sheep. The men were off freely without the cyclops knowing. Until, Odysseus had to show off and say something to the cyclops. The cyclops got angry and started to throw rocks at the crew and ship. Luckily, the crew was Abel to get away not touched.


Why didn't Odysseus and his men take the cyclops' kids and food?

The Cyclops had no kids. The men escaped by holding to the undersides of the cyclops sheep. Their hands could not hold any of the cheeses while they were escaping.


Who was the one eyed monster who kill Odysseus?

Cyclope (Greek: Κύκλωπας). Odysseus did not kill him. He blinded Cyclope and escaped with his comrades by hiding under the bellies of Cyclope's lambs.