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What was the gift that Polyphemus promised to Odysseus?
He promised, as a "gift," to eat Odysseus last- after he ate all of his men.
How did Odysseus and his men get stuck with the cyclops?
Odysseus and his men willingly go to Polyphemus' cave, sacrifice and eat some of the cyclops' cheese, and wait for Polyphemus to return. When Polyphemus returns, he rolls a large boulder in front of the exit to the cave, trapping the men.
How many of Odysseus' men got eat by cyclops?
Polyphemus (the cyclops) ate four men total, 2 the first and 2 the second.
How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
How many men escape Polyphemus' cave?
Only 6 of the original 12 men return with Odysseus from Polyphemus' cave.
Why does Polyphemus show courtesy to Odysseus and his men?
Polyphemus attempts to trick Odysseus and his men into revealing where their ship is, among other information. There is no need for him to be overtly antagonistic until he wants to eat the men.
What was the gift that Polyphemus promised to Odysseus?
He promised, as a "gift," to eat Odysseus last- after he ate all of his men.
Who is sheep did Odysseus' men eat while they were stranded on the island?
Polyphemus the cyclops.
How did Odysseus and his men get stuck with the cyclops?
Odysseus and his men willingly go to Polyphemus' cave, sacrifice and eat some of the cyclops' cheese, and wait for Polyphemus to return. When Polyphemus returns, he rolls a large boulder in front of the exit to the cave, trapping the men.
How many of Odysseus' men got eat by cyclops?
Polyphemus (the cyclops) ate four men total, 2 the first and 2 the second.
Why did Odysseus blind Polyphemus?
Odysseus blinded Polyphemus as a strategic move to escape from the cyclops' cave. By blinding him, Odysseus made it easier to outsmart Polyphemus and his fellow cyclopes, enabling his crew to escape.
How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?
Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.
How many men escape Polyphemus' cave?
Only 6 of the original 12 men return with Odysseus from Polyphemus' cave.
How many of Odysseus' men did the cyclops Polyphemus kill and eat?
The Cyclops (Polyphemus) ate six of Odysseus' men.Polyphemus eats two men the first time they meet at night, two in the morning for breakfast, and two more after the day's work is done.
Why does Odysseus lead his men into Polyphemos' cave?
He wanted gifts from Polyphemus, and to eat his food.
How many men did Odysseus take into Polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus took 12 of his strongest men into Polyphemus' cave.
What does polyphemus do to many of odysseus' men?
he smashed them against the floor and ate them
