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Who is polyphemos father in the Odyssey?
Polyphemus is the Cyclops that Odysseus blinds in Homer's "The Odyssey". He is the son of Poseidon, who makes Odysseus his sworn enemy after Polyphemus realizes that's who blinded him.
Who was Odysseus' enemy in the Odyssey?
Odysseus' main enemy could be seen as Poseidon, although he had many enemies or confrontational encounters including:The CiconesThe cyclops Polyphemus and the other cyclopsCirceScylla and CharybdisHis own crewApollo (after slaughtering the cattle of Helios)CalypsoMelanthius, the goat herderIrus, the beggarPenelope's Suitors.
What god is Odysseus enemy?
Poseidon
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'.
What type of role did cyclops play in the Odyssey?
The Cyclops is an antaqonist. The cyclops represents an enemy which is larger than life.Also the Cyclopse cursed Odysseus and forced him to have a long journey home, and also have none of his men come home.
Who is polyphemos father in the Odyssey?
Polyphemus is the Cyclops that Odysseus blinds in Homer's "The Odyssey". He is the son of Poseidon, who makes Odysseus his sworn enemy after Polyphemus realizes that's who blinded him.
Who was Odysseus' enemy in the Odyssey?
Odysseus' main enemy could be seen as Poseidon, although he had many enemies or confrontational encounters including:The CiconesThe cyclops Polyphemus and the other cyclopsCirceScylla and CharybdisHis own crewApollo (after slaughtering the cattle of Helios)CalypsoMelanthius, the goat herderIrus, the beggarPenelope's Suitors.
Who were Odysseus's enemy's?
During The Iliad, Odysseus' enemies were mainly members of the Trojan army, specifically Hector. The gods on the Trojan's side were also his enemies, notably Hera, Zeus (for a while), Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus and Apollo.Note that many of the gods switch sides depending on which side was winning at the time.During The Odyssey, Odysseus' biggest enemy becomes Poseidon, as Odysseus offends Poseidon by blinding his son Polyphemos. Other enemies Odysseus has include:Polyphemus and the other cyclops,Scylla and Charybdis,Apollo (after slaughtering the cattle of Helios)andPenelope's Suitors.
What god is Odysseus enemy?
Poseidon
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'.
What type of role did cyclops play in the Odyssey?
The Cyclops is an antaqonist. The cyclops represents an enemy which is larger than life.Also the Cyclopse cursed Odysseus and forced him to have a long journey home, and also have none of his men come home.
Who were Odysseus' enemies?
During The Iliad, Odysseus' enemies were mainly members of the Trojan army, specifically Hector. The gods on the Trojan's side were also his enemies, notably Hera, Zeus (for a while), Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus and Apollo.Note that many of the gods switch sides depending on which side was winning at the time.During The Odyssey, Odysseus' biggest enemy becomes Poseidon, as Odysseus offends Poseidon by blinding his son Polyphemos. Other enemies Odysseus has include:Polyphemus and the other cyclops,Scylla and Charybdis,Apollo (after slaughtering the cattle of Helios)andPenelope's Suitors.
What happens first in ''The Odyssey''?
The poet says the invocation, asking for help in telling the story
Which of the olympian deities is odysseus' nemesis?
The god Poseidon, god of the sea was Odysseus's particular enemy. This was because Odysseus and his men had blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus so that they could escape from his cave and Polyphemus was a son of Poseidon.
Is Polyphemus a villain do Odysseus' actions toward him seem justified?
Polyphemos is not a villan to him, but once he started eating Odysseus' men, he became a villan. Not so much a villan, but more of an enemy. His actions are not justified because Odysseus did not have a tender heart to forgive him or even strike a deal about eating his men. He just blinded/totured him which was wrong.
Who is Odysseus's enemy?
Many people The Trojans and their King he was fighting the war against but mainly the god Poseidon because he blinded his son.
What are some quotes from Penelope in the odyssey?
"My heart lies in the grave with Odysseus, my lord; if he is dead, then I am already dead. But if he lives, then my heart remains within me, and I belong to him." "I weave my web of deceit as I weave my tapestry, both to protect myself and to keep hope alive in my heart." "Time is the greatest enemy to those who wait, but patience is the greatest weapon against uncertainty."
