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How does Odysseus lose six men in the land of the cyclops?
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.
Which god does the Cyclops pray to when he asks that Odysseus lose all men and have a rough journey home?
The Cyclops prays to Poseidon, the god of the sea, when he asks that Odysseus lose all his men and have a rough journey home. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding the Cyclops, who is his son.
What did the oracle of telemus prophesy?
He warned the Cyclops Polyphemus that the giant would lose his sight to a man named Odysseus.
How many men died in the cyclops in Odysseus?
In Homer's "Odyssey," specifically in the episode involving the Cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus does not lose any men directly to the Cyclops during their encounter. Instead, he cleverly devises a plan to escape from Polyphemus after blinding him. However, later in the story, Polyphemus calls upon his father Poseidon to avenge him, which leads to further hardships for Odysseus and his crew, resulting in losses later on, but not specifically in the encounter with the Cyclops.
What curse did the cyclops make against Odysseus?
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, cursed Odysseus after Odysseus blinds him and escapes from his cave. He prayed to his father, Poseidon, to ensure that Odysseus would face numerous hardships on his journey home, that he would lose all his men, and that he would return to a home filled with strife. This curse ultimately leads to many of the trials and tribulations Odysseus faces throughout "The Odyssey."
What prayer does the cyclops make to his father?
That Odysseus not be allowed to return home.
What does the Cyclops ask his Father Poseidon to do for him?
In the Odyssey by Homer Polyphemus, the cyclops asked Poseidon to make sure Odysseus never got home, and that he should lose all his men, so he would wander trying to find his way home alone.Hope that's good enough!kill odesyeus for revengeHe asks to take the barrel to the ship without getting caught by Odysseus
What flower caused odysseus' men to lose their desire to return home after they ate it?
This plant is the Lotus. Only 3 of Odysseus' crew are affected.
What effect did spending time with the lotus-eaters have on Odysseus's men?
Spending time with the lotus-eaters caused Odysseus's men to lose their desire to return home and forget about their journey altogether. This led to a delay in their journey and a struggle for Odysseus to get them back on track.
Does Odysseus battle some type of monster in The Odyssey?
Blinds the cyclops, survives Scylla ( but doesn't really fight it because he would lose all his men rather than 6. The giant Laestrygonians destroy Odysseus' fleet and eat most of his men. He never really fights anyone, he is famed as a brain over brawn type e.g. He blinds the cyclops to escape, rather than fight an enormous man who is stronger than of all of his men in the cave combined.
What effect did spending time with the locus eaters have on Odysseus men?
Spending time with the lotus eaters caused Odysseus' men to lose their desire to return home and sail away. They became complacent and indifferent to their mission, delaying their journey back to Ithaca. It took a great effort from Odysseus to get them back on track and focus on their goal.
How does Odysseus lose his ship?
He was drunk and steered it into an iceberg.
