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well he didn't actually keep them from coming to see what Polyphemus was wailing about, what actually happen was, as you may know, he told Polyphemus his name was nobody to keep who he really was secret, this also help him as when Polyphemus's brothers ask him what was wrong, he replied
'nobody has blinded me'. his brothers thought he was being stupid and just went back to herding their flocks.
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What customs does Odysseus expect the cyclops to honor in the odyssey?
Odysseus expects the cyclops Polyphemus to honor the Greek custom of hospitality towards guests, but Polyphemus violates this by eating some of Odysseus' men. Odysseus also expects Polyphemus to follow the custom of giving a guest his name when asked, but Polyphemus deceives Odysseus by calling himself "Nobody."
How does Odysseus keep the Cyclops from coming to help Polyphemus?
He cuts out his tongue
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.
How does Odysseus overcome the greater physical strength of Polyphemus the Cyclops who has been eating his men?
Odysseus overcomes Polyphemus by getting him intoxicated on wine, then blinding him while he is asleep. This allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the Cyclops's cave by hiding under the belly of his sheep. They also use their wit to outsmart Polyphemus.
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.
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.
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.
When Polyphemus started eating sailors why couldn't Odysseus and his men escape?
The cyclops had rolled a large rock to block the entrance of the cave. If Odysseus and his men killed Polyphemus, they would be trapped in the cave, unable to move the rock.
In the odyssey who is the cheese-eating cave dweller?
Odysseus and his men eat (steal) cheese in Polyphemus' cave. Polyphemus was a giant cyclops. He did not like his cheese being eaten.
