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Why does Odysseus insist he stay and wait for the cyclops?
Odysseus insists on staying to confront the cyclops because he wants to find out if the cyclops can offer him any hospitality, believing it is the custom of the gods to offer hospitality to travelers. He also wants to test the cyclops's strength and cunning.
What does Odysseus offer the cyclops?
Wine and Food off of his ship!
What does the cyclops give in return for Odysseus's gift?
In "The Odyssey," the Cyclops Polyphemus receives a gift of wine from Odysseus. In return, Polyphemus promises to offer Odysseus a favor, saying that he will eat him last after devouring his companions. However, the Cyclops ultimately seeks revenge against Odysseus by calling upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus's journey home, demonstrating that his gratitude is short-lived and overshadowed by his anger.
Why does Odysseus ignore his men when they want to take cheese and goats from the cave and go back to their ships without meeting the cyclops?
Because he is dumb. <~ are you serious right now... its because Odysseus wanted to see what the Cyclops had to offer
Why does Odysseus and his men make wine and offer it to the captor?
To get the one-eyed cyclops drunk, so that they could eventually escape.
What customs do Odysseus expect the cyclops to honor?
Odysseus expects the Cyclops to honor the customs of hospitality, known as "xenia," which dictate that hosts should provide food and shelter to their guests. He anticipates that the Cyclops will respect the gods' laws and offer him and his men protection, as is customary in Greek society. Additionally, Odysseus expects some form of reciprocity, believing that his status as a traveler warrants respect and kindness. However, his expectations are quickly dashed as the Cyclops disregards these traditions.
Why does Odysseus not leave the cave of polyphemus when his men ask?
Odysseus does not leave the cave of Polyphemus when his men ask because he wants to see if the cyclops will offer them hospitality, as is the custom in Greek culture. He also wants to test the strength of the cyclops, believing that only he has the power to move the boulder blocking the entrance. Additionally, Odysseus hopes to outwit and defeat Polyphemus rather than flee.
What must Odysseus offer a sacrifice to poseidon?
Odysseus must offer a sacrifice to Poseidon to appease the god after blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. This act of disrespect angered Poseidon, who then sought to hinder Odysseus’s journey home. By making a sacrifice, Odysseus hopes to gain Poseidon’s favor and ensure a safer passage back to Ithaca. Typically, such sacrifices would involve offering a ram or other valuable goods to the god.
What does Calypso offer Odysseus in return for staying on her island?
Calypso offers to make Odysseus immortal and forever young if he will stay with her on her island. Odysseus respectfully refuses her offer.
What didn't polyphemus do for his guess?
Polyphemus did not offer Odysseus and his men the customary hospitality of a host, such as providing food and shelter. Instead, he devoured some of Odysseus' crew members and imprisoned the rest in his cave. This breach of hospitality angered Odysseus and led to his plan for escape and revenge.
What does calypso offer to Odysseus in exchange that he stays?
Calypso offers immortality to Odysseus
Why didn't Odysseus accept Calypso's offer of making Odysseus Immortal?
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