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Why would Odysseus have to make a sacrifice to appease Poseidon?
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Why was Poseidon Odysseus' enemy?
Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son Polyphemus.Odysseus did not consider Poseidon his enemy, as it would be foolhardy for a mortal to be an enemy to any god. However, Poseidon was a wrathful god who was punishing Odysseus for blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus, by piercing his only eye. As a result, Poseidon hampered Odysseus' efforts to get home, giving him trials.Eventually Odysseus builds a shrine to Poseidon to appease the god, although the actual event is takes place after the events in the Odyssey.Poseidon is not a traditional enemy, in the normal sense of 'enemy'.
How did Poseidon try to punish Odysseus?
Poseidon tried to punish Odysseus by laying a curse on him, saying that he (Odysseus) would never set foot on Ithaca without divine intervention (help from the gods).
What was Odysseus punishment?
Poseidon told Odysseus that he would never again set foot on the land of his kingdom, Ithaca, after he boasted to Poseidon that he defeated Troy without the help of the gods.
Why is posiden angry with Odysseus?
because poseidon gave him the strength to win the trojanc war, and odysseus didn't thankk him like he promised he would
Who is Polyphemus and what is his relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus. Polyphemus knew nothing of Odysseus until he found Odysseus and his men in Polyphemus' cave, although he was once told by the sage Telemus that he would be blinded someday by a man named Odysseus.
Why was Poseidon Odysseus' enemy?
Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son Polyphemus.Odysseus did not consider Poseidon his enemy, as it would be foolhardy for a mortal to be an enemy to any god. However, Poseidon was a wrathful god who was punishing Odysseus for blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus, by piercing his only eye. As a result, Poseidon hampered Odysseus' efforts to get home, giving him trials.Eventually Odysseus builds a shrine to Poseidon to appease the god, although the actual event is takes place after the events in the Odyssey.Poseidon is not a traditional enemy, in the normal sense of 'enemy'.
Why is it a mistake that Odysseus tells the cyclops his real name?
Odysseus' pride would not allow him to keep his real identity a secret from the Cyclops. However the Cyclops is the son of Poseidon who hates Odysseus as it is. By telling the Cyclops his real name, Odysseus ultimately reveals himself to Poseidon. The Cyclops tells Poseidon who hurt him and Poseidon plagues the rest of Odysseus' journey. Had his pride not gotten in the way, Odysseus would have been home years before.
How did Poseidon try to punish Odysseus?
Poseidon tried to punish Odysseus by laying a curse on him, saying that he (Odysseus) would never set foot on Ithaca without divine intervention (help from the gods).
What was Odysseus punishment?
Poseidon told Odysseus that he would never again set foot on the land of his kingdom, Ithaca, after he boasted to Poseidon that he defeated Troy without the help of the gods.
What god disliked Odysseus?
Poseidon disliked Odysseus because he thought that the might of man had accomplished the victory, placng man over the gods, when in fact, without poseidon and other gods, the war would have been impossible to win, and all of Odysseus's clever plans would have failed.'Man is nothing without the gods'Poseidon disliked Odysseus because Odysseus tricked and blinded his son and then dared Poseidon to do anything about it.
Could Odysseus have been a hero and king without the aid of the goddess Athena?
No. Athena's great wisdom help Odysseus get past Poseidon If she did not help him Odysseus would have been lost at sea because he blinded Poseidon's kid, Polyphemus and that angered Poseidon.
Why was it bad to tell the cyclopes his name was Odysseus at the end?
The Cyclops was the son of Poseidon, who was already angry at Odysseus. The Cyclops made it worse by praying to Poseidon that Odysseus would have a very long and hard journey back to his home of Ithaca.
Where on the plot line would we see Poseidon release Odysseus from further punishment?
not sure
Why is posiden angry with Odysseus?
because poseidon gave him the strength to win the trojanc war, and odysseus didn't thankk him like he promised he would
Where on the plot line would you see Poseidon release Odysseus from further punishment?
D. challenges and temptations
Who is Polyphemus and what is his relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus. Polyphemus knew nothing of Odysseus until he found Odysseus and his men in Polyphemus' cave, although he was once told by the sage Telemus that he would be blinded someday by a man named Odysseus.
Is Poseidon circe's enemie?
Poseidon was a son of Cronos, who was Oceanus' brother. Circe, according to some accounts was one of the Oceanids, one of Oceanus's daughters. This makes Poseidon and Circe cousins and both direct descendants of the titans. In Homer's story of the Odyssey, Circe aided Odysseus on his epic journey to return home to Ithaca while Poseidon opposed his return out of revenge for Odysseus having killed his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. In this indirect way, Circe opposes Poseidon, but in the story, there is no mention of their direct enmity. I think if Poseidon found out Circe had helped Odysseus, Poseidon would have been extremely annoyed with her and perhaps would have even sent earthquakes and storms to her island.
