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Well, according to Google dictionary, a ninny is a foolish person.
In the Cyclopes, the Giant calls Odysseus a ninny because Polyphemus (the Cyclops) is mad about being stabbed in the eye and going blind, so as an insult, he calls Odysseus a ninny. Hope this helps!
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What does Odysseus call to for vengeance when Odysseus escapes?
Odysseus calls to the god Poseidon for vengeance when he escapes from the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus in Homer's "The Odyssey." This act angers Poseidon, who is the father of Polyphemus, and sets off a series of obstacles for Odysseus on his journey back home.
Why did they call it The Odyssey?
For Odysseus, the main character, also known as Ulysses. He was a lesser character in the Iliad, which is called that because Ilium was another name for Troy. Since then, a long and difficult journey has been referred to as an odyssey.
What do you call early Greek singing storytellers?
they are called minstrels or bards! :) one of them sang to Odysseus while he was in King Alcinous' court in the epic The Odyssey.
What hero battled Polyphemus?
I wouldn't call it a battle, per se, but Polyphemus was the Cyclops that imprisoned Odysseus and his men. Odysseus put out his eye and tricked the giant into saying that No Man hurt him when calling for aid.
What do the Greeks call Odysseus?
Odysseus is his Greek name.
In the text The Odyssey what is an example of the call to adventure?
An example of a call to adventure in The Odyssey is when Athena visits Telemachus and encourages him to search for news about his father, Odysseus, igniting his journey to find his missing father and assert his role as a leader in his household.
What name does Odysseus call himself?
Odysseus calls himself Noman..
What does buddy the elf call himself?
Buddy the Elf refers to himself as a human raised by elves.
What is a cotton headed ninny muggin?
Hello, I'm thebe kgositsile, and i lived in africa for 45 years. Back in Africa we call dem cotton-headed-ninny-muggins the white people that invade our land. In North Africa we are tired of cotton picking. GIVE US GRAPE SODA/CHICKEN/KOOL-AID/BARBEQUE CHIPS/ AND WATERMELON YOU COTTON-HEADED-NINNY-MUGGINS.
What does Odysseus call the cyclops?
He thought it was a waist of time and that it was stupid,
Who does Polyphemus call to for vengeance when Odysseus ecapes?
Polyphemus asked his father Poseidon to take justice on Odysseus.
What epithet does Odysseus call cyclops?
Son of poseiden
