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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.
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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)
Why does Aeolus give Odysseus the gift?
He gives the the gift to Odysseus because he is the cousin of Poseidon and he is mad at him for some reason and he wants to show of that he is better than him!
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 lesson does Poseidon wants Odysseus to understand?
Poseidon wants Odysseus to understand what it is like to suffer, just as Odysseus has made his son Polyphemus suffer.
Which god is against Odysseus and his men?
Poseidon. and he's not against him, he's just mad at him because he never thanks the gods, so he wants Odysseus to suffer.
Why should Odysseus not have upset the god Poseidon?
Odysseus should not have upset Poseidon because gods were typically appeased to avoid their wrath. By blinding Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus provoked Poseidon's anger, leading to his long and perilous journey home in "The Odyssey." Poseidon's vengeance caused numerous challenges and delays for Odysseus, making his journey much more difficult.
Why can't Odysseus injure Polyphemus?
Because Polyphemus is Poseidon's son, and Poseidon wants Odysseus to never make it home.
Is Poseidon's goal to kill Odysseus?
No. Poseidon realizes that Odysseus is fated to return home so can not kill him. Instead he wishes to make Odysseus suffer greatly for a long time.
Who was punishing Odysseus?
After coming up with the idea of developing the Trojan horse with the help of Poseidon, Odysseus decides to take all the credit leaving Poseidon angry and wanting to have Odysseus suffer for his wrong doings.
Why is poseiden so biased against Odysseus?
Odysseus implies that he doesn't need the gods. Poseidon wants to prove to him that he does.
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)
Why does Aeolus give Odysseus the gift?
He gives the the gift to Odysseus because he is the cousin of Poseidon and he is mad at him for some reason and he wants to show of that he is better than him!
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.
