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What trick does Odysseus devise to get past the blinded cyclops?
His men tied themselves to the bellies of Polyphemus' sheep.
How does odysseus trick polyphemus?
Odysseus defeats Polyphemus by tricking him to drink a heavy wine with made him fall into a deep sleep; after that Odysseus and his men stuck the cyclops's own club into his eye so he would not be able to see the warriors escape.
How do you kill cyclops?
with hot fiyah
Does circe give Odysseus a compass?
There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
What is the plural of trick?
The plural of trick is tricks.
What were the tricks played by Odysseus?
Odysseus plays a trick on the Cyclops by blinding it, and by giving him a false name of No body. He tricks the cyclops by having the men tie sheep to them, so the cyclops wouldn't feel his men.Ê
How is Odysseus shows his cleverness with the cyclops?
he tricks the cyclops into thinking his name is "nobhdy" to escape the island
What character trait helps Odysseus defeat cyclops?
Cunning and cleverness help Odysseus defeat the Cyclops Polyphemus in Homer's "The Odyssey." Odysseus tricks the Cyclops into getting drunk, then blinds him while he sleeps to escape from his cave.
How does Odysseus use his cleverness in the Cycloops?
Odysseus uses his cleverness in the Cyclops episode by introducing himself as "Nobody," so when he blinds the Cyclops, Polyphemus, and asks for help, Polyphemus tells the other Cyclopes that "Nobody" is hurting him. This cunning plan helps Odysseus escape by making the other Cyclopes believe Polyphemus is not in danger.
Where in the Odyssey does Odysseus show both bravery and intelligence?
Odysseus's display of bravery and intelligence can be seen when he devises the plan to defeat the cyclops Polyphemus in Book 9 of the Odyssey. By introducing himself as "Nobody" and then blinding the cyclops before escaping, Odysseus showcases both his cleverness and courage in the face of danger.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
Where does Odysseus meet the cyclops?
In the cyclops cave
What did cyclops wish for Poseidon to do to Odysseus?
Cyclops asked Poseiden to add to Odysseus' fate.
How does Odysseus lose six men in the land of the cyclops?
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.
