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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.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
Short Odysseus and the cyclops story?
Odysseus and his crew went into the cyclop's cave. They drank his wine and ate his food. Then, they finally discovered that the cyclops (or Polyphemus) lived here. The cyclops was first angry, but Odysseus offered him some wine to lull him to sleep. Soon after, Polyphemus asked Odysseus what his name was and Odysseus replied that his name was "Nobody". After the cyclops had fallen asleep, Odysseus and his crew sharpened a large stick and jammed it into Polyphemus' eye. He started bumbling around blind and yelled out to his fellow cyclopes that Nobody had attacked him. The crew tied themselves to the belly of the sheep that were in the cave and made a narrow escape through Polyphemus' legs. Then, Polyphemus called to his father, Poseiden.
Why didn't Odysseus tell cyclops his name as soon as he asked?
Odysseus did not tell the cyclops his name cyclops promised him a gift
Why is Odysseus' name familiar to the cyclops?
I believe Odysseus provided a false name to the Cyclops. 'Nobody'
What flaw does Odysseus reveal during his confrontation with the cyclops?
Odysseus reveals his pride and arrogance when he tells the Cyclops his real name, allowing the Cyclops to call upon Poseidon for vengeance. This decision ultimately leads to prolonged hardships for Odysseus and his crew on their journey back home.
What is the name of the cyclops that Odysseus and men run into?
Polyphemus is the name of the giant cyclops that Odysseus and his men encounter.
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.
What do you think of Odysseus's decision to taunt the Cyclops from his ship?
I thought this was a stupid decision. Odysseus knew what the cyclops could do to him. He also knew that he had really ticked off the cyclops. By taunting him from his ship, he just made him more upset and almost killed his crew, as well as himself. Also by doing this, he got himself cursed by Posiden. I hope this helped!
What is the cyclops name?
The cyclops that Odysseus encountered was Polyphemus; in Greek Mythology there were many cyclops.
When Cyclops asks Odysseus' name what name does Odysseus give?
Nohbdy
What human weaknesses does Odysseus display as they leave the Cyclops?
Odysseus displays arrogance and hubris by revealing his true name to the Cyclops, putting his crew in danger. He also shows recklessness by taunting the Cyclops instead of quietly escaping, leading to further danger for his men. Additionally, Odysseus's curiosity and desire for glory compel him to seek confrontation with the Cyclops instead of fleeing to ensure the safety of his crew.
