How did cyclops become a monster?

Answer 1

In Greek mythology, Cyclopes were originally depicted as giant beings with a single eye in the center of their foreheads. They were considered skilled craftsmen, known for forging Zeus's thunderbolts. Over time, particularly in Homer's "Odyssey," they became associated with monstrous traits, living in isolation and exhibiting brutish behavior, which led to their portrayal as monstrous figures that posed threats to Odysseus and his crew. This transformation reflects the interplay between human fear of the unknown and the mythological imagination.