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How many of Odysseus' men did the cyclops Polyphemus kill and eat?
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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.
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What are the connections to the odyssey in the movie big fish?
I don't remember the character's names in the Odyssey, but the hero, George Clooney was Odysseus, the one who traveled far away for many years. His wife, Penelope (who had suitors for her hand in marriage) waited for him to come home. The blind old black man was the blind prophet (Oracle) who told Odysseus what would happen during his travels. John Goodman's character was the Cyclops, the one eyed monster who tried to kill Odysseus and his two followers (the ones who escaped from prison with him in the movie) and keep them from finding the (non-existent) treasure. The two men who went along with Odysseus were seduced by the singing women (representing Circe), and were thought to have been turned into frogs, whereas in the Odyssey, I believe they were turned into pigs. I'm afraid I don't remember the correlation between the young Black man who sold his soul to the devil and the characters of the Odyssey, but the Cyclops tried to kill him as well as Odysseus and his two followers. To be honest, what I've written is confusing, now that I look at it. You can read about Odysseus and the Odyssey on the Wikipedia website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odysseus
What is the description of Odysseus?
Odysseus is determined, and he is unlucky to have so many tragedies occur along the way.
Why was Odysseus angry with Eurylochus?
Eurylochus made Odysseus angry by the following actions: Eurylochus convinces the crew to open the bag of winds just before the ship reached Ithaca, thinking that there was treasure inside the bag. After Odysseus rescued the men from Circe, in an attempt to warn the men from going to Circe's house, Eurylochus called the deaths of the crewmates at the cyclops Polphemus' hands the fault of Odysseus' leadership. Eurylochus convinces the crew to kill Hyperion's cattle for meat.
Does Odysseus travel to north and south America?
There are many theories that Odysseus traveled in America and his journey in the Mediterranean Sea is doubted since Odysseus was a well trained sailor.
Are the anead Iliad and the oddesy the same story?
No. Both epic poems were written by Homer (Greek). The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, about the last year of the war. The chief protagonists are Achilles, Agamemnon, Patroclus, Hector, Paris. The Odyssey is about a Greek hero, Odysseus. After the Trojan War, he started his 10 year long journey home (to Itacha), where everybody thought he was dead. Only his wife Penelpoe believed that he would come home. On his journey he had many adventures (the one-eyed Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, etc) and finally he got home.
What is the cyclops name?
The cyclops that Odysseus encountered was Polyphemus; in Greek Mythology there were many cyclops.
How many of Odysseus men did the cyclops kill?
Polyphemus kills and eats 6 of his men.2 the first night they are there,2 for breakfast and then 2 for dinner.
Who are Cyclops's decedents?
There were many Cyclops; the elder three, and the younger tribes. Polyphemus, whom Odysseus encountered, had Galatos by Galateia.
How many of Odysseus' men got eat by cyclops?
Polyphemus (the cyclops) ate four men total, 2 the first and 2 the second.
How many men did Odysseus take with him into the land of the cyclops?
Odysseus takes 12 of his best men to explore the land of the cyclops including Polyphemus' cave.
Why did Odysseus not kill the cyclops?
This depends on which men you are talking about. Most of the men Odysseus kills, he kills in war against the Trojans. Odysseus kills many fellow Ithacans for wooing his wife Penelope. There are also many men that Odysseus 'sacrifices', such as the 6 men he loses to Scylla.
What did eurylochus instruct Odysseus to do why?
He instructed him on many things, but most of the time his instructions revolved around Odysseus' Blind and Rash Behavior. Ex. When he waited for the cyclops, when he taunted the cyclops (Polyphemus), and when he rushed back to Circe's house and was stopped by Hermes.
How many boys did Poseidon have?
Poseidon had 56 children. The best known ones are Triton, Theseus, Orion, and Polyphemus. Polyphemus was a cyclops who lived on the island of Sicily, and he was blinded by Odysseus in "The Odyssey" by Homer.
What does Polyphemus ask for in his prayer?
Polyphemus prays for vengeance against Odysseus after being blinded by him. He asks his father, the sea god Poseidon, to curse Odysseus and ensure he faces many hardships on his journey.
How would you describe the cyclops in Odysseus?
polyphemus isn't right he is son of poseidon and thinks poseidon loves him for being cruel, Odysseus was able to trick him many times by saying hisname was nobody, getting him drunk. and stabbing him in the eye when he was asleep.
Why won't anyone help Polyphemus?
Before Polyphemus (name means many loud shouts) is blinded by Odysseus, he asks him his name as he has a gift for him. Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody." When the other Cyclops ask Polyphemus why he is shouting and ask if he is being attacked, Polyphemus tells them, "Nobody is attacking me," so they all think it is an affliction sent by the Gods and tell him to pray to his father Poseidon for relief.
How many of Odysseus's men went with Odysseus to investigate the cave of the cyclops?
7
