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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.
Did Polyphemus kill Odysseus?
yes polyphemus was mad odysseus and stabed him with a carving nife :)
How does Odysseus endanger his men?
Odysseus leads his men into war against the Trojans. Later, he taunts the cyclops Polyphemus, causing Polyphemus to curse Odysseus. Still later, he leads his men into the underworld. Finally, he orders his men to sail past the Sirens, then Scylla.
How does Odysseus and his men get past the cyclopes?
Odysseus and his men escape the Cyclops Polyphemus by using cunning rather than brute force. After blinding the giant with a sharpened stake, they hide under the sheep as Polyphemus lets them out to graze. As they escape, Odysseus reveals his identity, provoking Polyphemus to curse him, which leads to further challenges on his journey home. This clever strategy highlights Odysseus's resourcefulness and intelligence.
What did Odysseus do before he sailed from the island that was arrogant?
Odysseus taunted the blinded Polyphemus in an act of hubris, telling Polyphemus that it was Odysseus who had blinded him.
What was Polyphemus's relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus.
Why are the cyclops surprised it was Odysseus?
Polyphemus hadn't known that it was Odysseus in his house. Odysseus had lied and told Polyphemus (the cyclops) that his name was Nobody. Odysseus and his crew had also blinded Polyphemus.
Was Polyphemus Odysseus' first mate?
No. Polyphemus and Odysseus become mortal enemies.
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.
Did Polyphemus kill Odysseus?
yes polyphemus was mad odysseus and stabed him with a carving nife :)
What lie does Odysseus tell Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody" when asked for his name. This allows Odysseus to trick Polyphemus when he later blinds him and Polyphemus calls for help, claiming that "Nobody" is attacking him.
How does Polyphemus respond to Odysseus?
Polyphemus responds to Odysseus with anger and violence after Odysseus blinds him. He curses Odysseus and his men, calling for vengeance from his father Poseidon. Polyphemus then blocks the exit of the cave, trapping Odysseus and his crew inside.
How does Odysseus endanger his men?
Odysseus leads his men into war against the Trojans. Later, he taunts the cyclops Polyphemus, causing Polyphemus to curse Odysseus. Still later, he leads his men into the underworld. Finally, he orders his men to sail past the Sirens, then Scylla.
Why did Odysseus blind Polyphemus?
Odysseus blinded Polyphemus so that him and his men could escape.
What trick does Odysseus devise to get past the blinded cyclops?
His men tied themselves to the bellies of Polyphemus' sheep.
What does polyphemus diet consist for?
Polyphemus diet consists of Polyphemus ate odysseus
How does Odysseus and his men get past the cyclopes?
Odysseus and his men escape the Cyclops Polyphemus by using cunning rather than brute force. After blinding the giant with a sharpened stake, they hide under the sheep as Polyphemus lets them out to graze. As they escape, Odysseus reveals his identity, provoking Polyphemus to curse him, which leads to further challenges on his journey home. This clever strategy highlights Odysseus's resourcefulness and intelligence.
