because Polyphemus put a large stone in the door way so is his sheep would not get out
because Polyphemus put a large stone in the door way so is his sheep would not get out
The wine
Odysseus wants to stay in Polyphemus' cave in order to receive hospitality and offerings as is customary in Greek culture. He hopes to gain favor with the Cyclops and secure his safety while trapped in the cave.
The cave that Odysseus and his men found when they landed on the Island of the Cyclopes belongs to Polyphemus. Odysseus decided to stay in the cave until its owner returned. When Polyphemus returned and saw the intruders, he ate Odysseus' men.
12. Odysseus gathered 12 of his best men and told the rest to stay on the ship. (I think)
12. Odysseus gathered 12 of his best men and told the rest to stay on the ship. (I think)
12. Odysseus gathered 12 of his best men and told the rest to stay on the ship. (I think)
Odysseus and his men walked into the cave during the day.
Odysseus' reaction is to enter the cave to see if anyone is home.
I believe he wanted to meet the owner of the cave because he didn't know who inhabited the island. When he first came in, he and his men just discovered a cave with food (and sheep I think).
Odysseus chose to stay in the cave because he was curious about the Cyclops and wanted to see him, believing that he and his men could benefit from the giant's hospitality. He also hoped to gather information and assess the situation before deciding to leave. However, this decision ultimately put his crew in danger when the Cyclops returned and trapped them inside the cave.
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, is inside the cave when Odysseus and his men enter.