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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.
What second thoughts restrained Odysseus from stabbing polyphemus?
Odysseus did not kill Polyphemus outright, because then he and his men would be trapped in the cave, blocked by the large boulder at the entrance of the cave.
What valuable trait does Odysseus use to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus uses his wiliness, cleverness, forethought, leadership, strength, mechanical aptitude, and improvisational skills to get away from the cyclops Polyphemus.
What animals does Odysseus use to free his men from cyclops?
Odysseus rode underneath a ram, out of Polyphemus' cave.
What tool did Odysseus and Diomedes use to kill the traitor?
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What valuable trait does Odysseus's use to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus uses his wiliness, cleverness, forethought, leadership, strength, mechanical aptitude, and improvisational skills to get away from the cyclops Polyphemus.
Why doesn t Odysseus kill polyphemus?
Odysseus doesn't kill Polyphemus (the Cyclops) because he would not be able to move the large boulder blocking the exit from the cave if he killed him. He knows that by keeping Polyphemus alive, he can use his strength to move the boulder when the time is right for escape.
What does Odysseus make out of a wooden club?
Odysseus uses a sturdy wooden club to create a sharp stake to blind the Cyclops Polyphemus. He sharpens one end of the club and drives it into Polyphemus's eye while the giant is sleeping, effectively incapacitating him. This clever tactic allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the Cyclops' cave. The use of the club showcases Odysseus's resourcefulness and cunning in dire situations.
What does Odysseus use as a weapon against the Cyclops?
Odysseus uses a sharpened stake, referred to as a "staff" or "pole," to blind the Cyclops Polyphemus. He first gets the Cyclops drunk on wine and then drives the stake into Polyphemus's single eye while he sleeps, rendering him blind. This clever tactic allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the Cyclops' cave afterward.
What did Odysseus use to poke out the cyclops eye?
Odysseus used a flaming stake to poke out the cyclops Polyphemus' eye in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey."
What does Odysseus use to wound the cyclopes?
Odysseus uses a sharpened wooden stake to wound the Cyclops Polyphemus. After getting the Cyclops drunk on wine, he and his men drive the stake into Polyphemus's single eye, blinding him. This clever tactic allows them to escape from the cave, as the blinded Cyclops can no longer see them.
How does Odysseus use his cleverness in the Cycloops?
Odysseus tricks the Cyclops into getting drunk on wine. Once the cyclops is asleep, Odysseus has his men sharpen the end of a log, and then ram it into the cyclops's eye. Once blinded, he and his men tie themselves to the bellies of the cyclops's sheep, which then carry them out of the cave and to freedom.
