The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
In the cyclops cave
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.
Cyclops asked Poseiden to add to Odysseus' fate.
Odysseus expects the cyclops Polyphemus to honor the Greek custom of hospitality towards guests, but Polyphemus violates this by eating some of Odysseus' men. Odysseus also expects Polyphemus to follow the custom of giving a guest his name when asked, but Polyphemus deceives Odysseus by calling himself "Nobody."
Odysseus insists on staying to confront the cyclops because he wants to find out if the cyclops can offer him any hospitality, believing it is the custom of the gods to offer hospitality to travelers. He also wants to test the cyclops's strength and cunning.
Odysseus and his companions expect to be treated with hospitality by the cyclops, as they follow the Greek custom of showing kindness to strangers. They hope for food, shelter, and perhaps even guidance on their journey.
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
Odysseus and his men expect to be treated as a guest by the cyclops, although they originally thought the island the Cyclops lived on was inhabited by humans, until they found out differently.
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
In the cyclops cave
Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.
Cyclops asked Poseiden to add to Odysseus' fate.
The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.