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Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
Why does Odysseus insist that the men enter the cyclops's cave?
If I remember right, Odysseus insists that the men go in there so that the Cyclops would give them 'guest-gifts' .
How did Odysseus and his men get stuck with the cyclops?
Odysseus and his men willingly go to Polyphemus' cave, sacrifice and eat some of the cyclops' cheese, and wait for Polyphemus to return. When Polyphemus returns, he rolls a large boulder in front of the exit to the cave, trapping the men.
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops?
Odysseus went in to the cave because of his overabundant curiosity, which usually gets the best of him on his adventures.
How does Cyclops in the book Odysseus treat his men?
he doesnt really treat them bad because no one told Odysseus to go on and see the cyclops.
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
How many men does Odysseus take to the cave?
Odysseus takes 12 of his best men with him to the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus.
Why does Odysseus insist that the men enter the cyclops's cave?
If I remember right, Odysseus insists that the men go in there so that the Cyclops would give them 'guest-gifts' .
How did Odysseus and his men get stuck with the cyclops?
Odysseus and his men willingly go to Polyphemus' cave, sacrifice and eat some of the cyclops' cheese, and wait for Polyphemus to return. When Polyphemus returns, he rolls a large boulder in front of the exit to the cave, trapping the men.
Why does Odysseus ignore his men when they want to take cheese and goats from the cave and go back to their ships without meeting the cyclops?
Because he is dumb. <~ are you serious right now... its because Odysseus wanted to see what the Cyclops had to offer
Summarize the events that occur after Odysseus and his men became trapped inside the cyclop's cave?
In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus and his men are trapped by the cyclops Polyphemus in his cave after they go in seeking provisions for their journey. Polyphemus begins eating the men two at a time until Odysseus offers him wine and he becomes inebriated. At this point, Odysseus tells the cyclops his name is "No One" . After Polyphemus falls asleep, Odysseus and his men sharpening a huge stake and drive the point through the cyclops' eye, blinding him. When Polyphemus opens the cave to let out his sheep, Odysseus and his men hide under their wooly coats and escape. As they are sailing away, Polyphemus asks for help from his friends, claiming that "No One" has blinded him.
Where did Odysseus go after he left the cyclopes?
After Odysseus "visits" the cyclops, he and his men go to the Land of the Dead.
Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops?
Odysseus went in to the cave because of his overabundant curiosity, which usually gets the best of him on his adventures.
How does the Cyclops treat the men in Odysseus?
he doesnt really treat them bad because no one told Odysseus to go on and see the cyclops.
How does Cyclops in the book Odysseus treat his men?
he doesnt really treat them bad because no one told Odysseus to go on and see the cyclops.
Why does oddyseus ignore his men when they want to take the cheese and goats from the cave and go back to their ship without meeting the cyclops?
Because Odysseus wants to find out who lives in the cave and if the are friend or foe
How does the cyclops' treatment of Odysseus' men differ from his treatment of his animals?
The cyclops sees Odysseus' men as a short-term resource which is to be consumed. The cyclops takes good care of his sheep, milking them daily, and letting them go out to pasture to graze.
