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Who is polythemus in the story the odyssey?
Polythemus was the cyclops that trapped Odysseus and his men in his cave. Odysseus then got him very drunk and told him his name was Nobody. When Polythemus passed out, Odysseus and his men blinded him. The neighboring Cyclopses didn't help him becasue Polythemus screamed "Nobody is killing me!". When they get off the land, Odysseus shouts his real name to Polythemus in a fit of arrogance. Polythemus prayed to his father, Poseidon to prevent Odysseus from returning home to Ithica. He is also the son of Thoosa, a nymph.
Why didn't the other cyclopes help the blinded cyclops?
in the poem "the odyssey," Odysseus himself trys to be clever and tells the cyclops his name is Nohbdy. so when they stabbed the cyclops' eye, the cyclops shouted nobody has done this to me! But, when Odysseus is on his way to leave the island, he gloats and says "it is i Odysseus!"
Who was the chief of the Inca tribe?
Some random Incan man/women.And if you are reading this i am as curious as you!Sorry if i didnt help you!If i didnt than that means this is not a reliablewebsite! Epic Fail
What are some examples of Odysseus being brave?
Instead of leaving the Cyclopes island, Odysseus wished to see the awful creature and fight it for himself. Also, when dealing with the suitors who were trying to court his lady, Odysseus battled them with very little help from the mortals.
When the giant Cyclops asked Odysseus his name what name did Odysseus give to him?
Odysseus told the Cyclops his name was "Noman" (or no one in the literal Greek) as in Nobody so he tricks him. When Polyphemus cries out to his fellow Cyclopes for help he says "Noman is killing me." One of his fellows says that if "no man" is killing him, it must be illness (a divine affliction).
Why don't the other Cyclops giants help Polyphemus?
Odysseus tricked Polythemus by telling him that his name was "Nohbdy." When Polythemus shouted for help, he yelled "Help, NOHBDY has blinded me." When the other cyclopes heard that NOBODY had hurt him, they laughed and went back to their own business.
Why weren't there other cyclopes on Polyphemus's island in The Sea of Monsters?
Odysseus tricked Polythemus by telling him that his name was "Nohbdy." When Polythemus shouted for help, he yelled "Help, NOHBDY has blinded me." When the other cyclopes heard that NOBODY had hurt him, they laughed and went back to their own business.
Who is polythemus in the story the odyssey?
Polythemus was the cyclops that trapped Odysseus and his men in his cave. Odysseus then got him very drunk and told him his name was Nobody. When Polythemus passed out, Odysseus and his men blinded him. The neighboring Cyclopses didn't help him becasue Polythemus screamed "Nobody is killing me!". When they get off the land, Odysseus shouts his real name to Polythemus in a fit of arrogance. Polythemus prayed to his father, Poseidon to prevent Odysseus from returning home to Ithica. He is also the son of Thoosa, a nymph.
Why does polyphemus yell for the other cyclops to come help him?
He was screaming so the other Cyclopes would come over and help him. Instead they yelled back and asked him who was hurting him. Polyphemus says noman was hurting him, (Noman was the name Odysseus gave him). The other Cyclopes thought Polyphemus meant no one was hurting him, so they left. Odyssey book 9
What does the Cyclopes pray for?
In literature, the Cyclopes pray for revenge against Odysseus for blinding Polyphemus, their brother. They invoke their father, Poseidon, for help in seeking revenge.
How did Rosa parks help the programs for kids?
no she didnt, but she prgrmed for other things.
How do the cyclopes' values differ from those of the greek' s?
The Greeks were very hospitable and offered housing and gifts to visitors, even strangers in their cities. The cyclopes refused when Odysseus demanded help and gifts
Why didn't other nation's leaders help with Holocaust?
they knew the Jews didnt matter
How did the bunson burner help other scientists?
it didnt theygot jelous of the bunson burner
Who won the titan war?
The Greek gods won the Titan war with a little help from the Cyclopes.
Who or what overthrew Chronos after Zeus?
Zeus with his brothers; Hades and Poseidon, and sisters; Hestia, Hera, and Demeter over threw Cronus and the other Titans. With the help of the Gigantes, Hecatonchires, and Cyclopes.
Why is it bad that Poseidon is Polyphemus' father?
It is bad because Poseidon is a god, and his offspring with a mortal like Polyphemus creates a monstrous being that causes harm to others, like in the case of Polyphemus who terrorized Odysseus and his men in Homer's "The Odyssey". Poseidon's divine power mixed with mortal traits can result in unpredictable and dangerous consequences.
