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In hopes of Polyphemus' pity. He hoped that if Polyphemus thought his ship was crashed, Polyphemus would offer trade or something of that sort
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Why does Odysseus lie and say that his ship was smashed when the cyclops asks its location?
Odysseus did not trust the cyclops. Polyphemus might have attempted to smash the ship to ensure that there was no means of escape.
What does circe say when Odysseus asks for his men back?
Circe turns the men back and tells Odysseus to port his ship properly, and to hide their gear in some cave.
Were the Sirens defeated?
Some myths say that after Odysseus left them they drowned themselves for letting a ship of men by them unmoved. This isn't likely, as the Argonauts fled them previously, and they were said to have murdered a son of Odysseus, Telemachos.
Were the sirens killed in greek mythology?
No, they never were killed, some say that after Odysseus left them they drowned themselves for letting a ship of men by them unmoved. This isn't likely, as the Argonauts fled them previously, and they were said to have murdered a son of Odysseus, Telemachos.
How does Odysseus manage to say no to Calypso and still not offend her?
Hermes is sent down to Calypso, telling her that the gods wish for her to release Odysseus. Therefore, it is Calypso who allows Odysseus to leave, not Odysseus who 'manages to say no.'
Who poisoned Genghis khans father?
I am Mongolian. sorry for my bad English but i will explain.When Mongol Vs Japan, NOBODY killed Chinges Khan. when they were on ship big storm destroyed all ships. most ppls say that Chinges Khan killed in war. but that's a lie he got died in sea. Well that's what i can say.
Who does Odysseus meet when he is with the lotus eaters?
Odysseus finds his men sent to ahead to scout hopelessly addicted to the lotus fruit. The plant once consume make the person forget everything except the want to say and eat the lotus fruit. Odysseus had to drag them back to the ship by force and tie them to their seats as they sailed away from the island.
How do you say destroyed in German?
destroyed = zerstört destroyed = verwüstet
What do others say about Odysseus?
Most people thought Odysseus had died coming back from Troy, until he appeared in Ithaca before the suitors. They say Odysseus is wily, and a godlike warrior.
If i say everything is a lie am i telling you the truth or a lie?
It's a lie, since everything I am telling you is a lie, there for, its a lie
How do you say lie in Japanese?
'Uso' is lie. 'Uso o tsuku' is "to lie."
What did king nestor have to say about odysseus?
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