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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.
Why is Polyphemus able to capture Odysseus and his men?
The were being greedy
What does Odysseus use to wound the cyclopes?
Odysseus uses a sharpened wooden stake to wound the Cyclops Polyphemus. After getting the Cyclops drunk on wine, he and his men drive the stake into Polyphemus's single eye, blinding him. This clever tactic allows them to escape from the cave, as the blinded Cyclops can no longer see them.
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.
Did Polyphemus kill Odysseus?
yes polyphemus was mad odysseus and stabed him with a carving nife :)
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.
Why is Polyphemus able to capture Odysseus and his men?
The were being greedy
What does Odysseus use to wound the cyclopes?
Odysseus uses a sharpened wooden stake to wound the Cyclops Polyphemus. After getting the Cyclops drunk on wine, he and his men drive the stake into Polyphemus's single eye, blinding him. This clever tactic allows them to escape from the cave, as the blinded Cyclops can no longer see them.
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.
What valueable trait does Odysseus to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus used his intelligence and cunningness to outsmart the Cyclops, Polyphemus. By cleverly convincing Polyphemus that his name was "Nobody" and blinding him while he was drunk, Odysseus was able to escape from the Cyclops's cave.
Did Polyphemus kill Odysseus?
yes polyphemus was mad odysseus and stabed him with a carving nife :)
What lie does Odysseus tell Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody" when asked for his name. This allows Odysseus to trick Polyphemus when he later blinds him and Polyphemus calls for help, claiming that "Nobody" is attacking him.
What is significant about the tree that Odysseus used to blind Polyphemus?
The tree that Odysseus used to blind Polyphemus was significant because it was vital in helping Odysseus and his men avoid being eaten by the Cyclops. By using the sharpened tree trunk as a weapon, Odysseus was able to blind Polyphemus and escape his cave. This event also demonstrated Odysseus' resourcefulness and cunning in the face of danger.
How does Polyphemus respond to Odysseus?
Polyphemus responds to Odysseus with anger and violence after Odysseus blinds him. He curses Odysseus and his men, calling for vengeance from his father Poseidon. Polyphemus then blocks the exit of the cave, trapping Odysseus and his crew inside.
