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He hates Odysseus because Odysseus said that he didn't need the gods and that he can do things without them. Also Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus.
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Poseidon opposes Odysseus in the epic "The Odyssey" because Odysseus blinded his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for this act of vengeance and seeks to prevent him from returning home to Ithaca.
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Why should Odysseus not have upset the god Poseidon?
By doing so, Odysseus disrespects the God Poseidon, whom punishes Odysseus for his arrogance, by making Odysseus suffer before he returns home.
Is Poseidon a static character in odyssey?
Is Poseidon a static or dynamic chat
Why is Poseidon so biased against Odysseus?
In Greek mythology, Poseidon is biased against Odysseus because Odysseus blinded his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. This act incited Poseidon's anger and led to his ongoing hostility towards Odysseus throughout his journey home from the Trojan War.
What is the relationship between Odysseus and Poseidon?
poseidon hates odysseus for blinding his son. And was always trying to find ways to make his Journey longer. So, basically their relationship is about HATE!!.
Is Poseidon's punishment of Odysseus just and fair?
for me it is not fair, because Odysseus and he's comrades are just protecting there self from Polyphemus the cyclops who is the son of Poseidon. And Odysseus didn't need any help from God because he can handle on the situation and he's smart after all.
Why does Poseidon oppose Odysseus?
because he blinded polythemus
Which god strongly opposed Odysseus throughout his homeward journey?
Poseidon was the main god to oppose Odysseus during his journey back from Troy
Why did Odysseus talk to Poseidon?
Odysseus did not talk directly to Poseidon.
How did Poseidon have an impact on Odysseus?
Poseidon hated Odysseus. He tried to delay Odysseus' homecoming. Poseidon hated him because Odysseus blinded one of his Polythemous.
Why is Poseidon angry with Odysseus in the story Odysseus?
Because Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son(the cyclopse)
What mistake does Odysseus make after winning the Trojan war?
Odysseus angered the Sea God Poseidon after befuddling, tricking, humiliating and blinding his son Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus had too much hubris and started to taunt Polyphemus giving his name and destination. In turn, Polyphemus prayed to his father to punish Odysseus. Therefore, Poseidon gave him a hard journey back to his home Ithaca.[It takes 10 years] "Hear me, Poseidon Earthholder Seabluehair! If I am truly thy son, and thou art indeed my father, grant that Odysseus the conqueror of Troy - Son of Laertes - whose address is in Ithaca, may never reach his home! [Homer, Odyssey, 111]"
Does Poseidon have a son named Odysseus?
No, Poseidon does not have a son named Odysseus. Odysseus is the son of Laertes and Anticlea. Poseidon is one of the major Greek gods and is the god of the sea and earthquakes.
What was the reason of Poseidon's wrath over Odysseus?
Poseidon was on the side of the Trojans, Odysseus was not. Odysseus also blinded Poseidon's son, a Cyclops... whose name I will not attempt to spell.
What is a fact about the Odyssey character Poseidon?
Poseidon despised Odysseus. He hated him because Odysseus took Polyphemus (Poseidon's Son) eye. Polyphemus later Prayed to his father and told him to Curse Odysseus. Which Poseidon made a curse that made it harder for Odysseus to get home.
Why did the gods not like Odysseus?
um.... I think that you have got this mixed up. All the gods except for Poseidon favored Odysseus. Poseidon had a grudge over Odysseus because Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son Polyphemos.
Which god supported Odysseus most?
The god Poseidon is angry with Odysseus for most of the Odyssey. Odysseus blinds the cyclops Polyphemus who is the son of Poseidon. Poseidon therefore tries repeatedly to take revenge on Odysseus during his journey home.
Why Poseidon wants Odysseus to suffer?
Because Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son Polyphemus, so then Polyphemus made a prayer to his father (Poseidon) so then Poseidon cursed Odysseus with a hard journey home with many [arils.
