Polyphemus throws a rock at Odysseus's ship and almost sinks it, but instead creates a wave sending Odysseus and his men away from the island
Odysseus gets revenge on the Cyclops, Polyphemus, by using cunning rather than brute force. He tricks Polyphemus into drinking wine and then tells him his name is "Nobody." When Polyphemus falls asleep, Odysseus and his men drive a sharpened stake into the Cyclops's eye, blinding him. When Polyphemus calls for help, he tells others that "Nobody" is attacking him, allowing Odysseus and his men to escape from the cave.
Odysseus first tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody." This clever ruse allows him to deceive the Cyclops; when he later blinds Polyphemus, the giant calls for help, claiming that "Nobody" is attacking him, leading other Cyclopes to think he is not in danger. This tactic showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness.
Odysseus tells the Cyclops Polyphemus his name is Noman or Nobody (depending on the translation). By cleverly giving the Cyclops this fake name, Odysseus ensures that when Polyphemus calls for help, he will be misunderstood.Nohby which when the cyclopes said in while in pain sounded like nobodyhe told him it was "nobody""nothing"Nobody
Odysseus escapes Polyphemus's cave by employing cunning and trickery. He tells the Cyclops that his name is "Nobody," so when he blinds Polyphemus with a sharpened stake, the giant's cries for help go unheard, as he claims that "Nobody" is attacking him. To flee the cave, Odysseus and his men hide under the sheep as Polyphemus lets them out to graze, allowing them to escape unnoticed. Once they are safely at sea, Odysseus reveals his true identity, provoking Polyphemus's wrath.
Odysseus cleverly tricks the Cyclops Polyphemus by telling him his name is "Nobody." When he later blinds Polyphemus and the Cyclops calls for help, he tells the other Cyclopes that "Nobody" is attacking him, leading them to believe he is not in danger. This deception allows Odysseus and his men to escape without being pursued, as Polyphemus is unable to accurately convey who is responsible for his injury. The clever play on words showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness.
He tells him is name is Nohbdy. "Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!" -Polyphemus or Cyclops
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.
He tells him is name is Nohbdy. "Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!" -Polyphemus or Cyclops
Odysseus tells Polyphemus his real name as he is escaping, enabling the Cyclops to curse him to face obstacles on his journey home. This mistake ultimately prolongs Odysseus's journey and leads to additional challenges.
Before Polyphemus (name means many loud shouts) is blinded by Odysseus, he asks him his name as he has a gift for him. Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody." When the other Cyclops ask Polyphemus why he is shouting and ask if he is being attacked, Polyphemus tells them, "Nobody is attacking me," so they all think it is an affliction sent by the Gods and tell him to pray to his father Poseidon for relief.
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody." When Polyphemus asks for help during an attack, Odysseus and his men blind him using a wooden stake. When Polyphemus calls out for help, he tells the other Cyclopes that "Nobody" is attacking him, so they do not come to his aid.
Odysseus tells the Cyclops Polyphemus his name is Noman or Nobody (depending on the translation). By cleverly giving the Cyclops this fake name, Odysseus ensures that when Polyphemus calls for help, he will be misunderstood.Nohby which when the cyclopes said in while in pain sounded like nobodyhe told him it was "nobody""nothing"Nobody
Odysseus escapes Polyphemus's cave by employing cunning and trickery. He tells the Cyclops that his name is "Nobody," so when he blinds Polyphemus with a sharpened stake, the giant's cries for help go unheard, as he claims that "Nobody" is attacking him. To flee the cave, Odysseus and his men hide under the sheep as Polyphemus lets them out to graze, allowing them to escape unnoticed. Once they are safely at sea, Odysseus reveals his true identity, provoking Polyphemus's wrath.
Odysseus [Ulysses] boasts. He lets the Cyclops know who he really is; so Poseidon [Neptune] can unleash his wrath on the hero.Odysseus tells the Cyclops (Polyphemus) his real name and where he lives. He also taunts him.
Polyphemus attempts to capture the men, but to no avail. When Odysseus, while escaping, gives Polyphemus his real name, Polyphemus prays to his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus and prevent him from returning home.
Polyphemus blames his death on "Nobody" and his friends. "Nobody" is what Odysseus tells him his name is. When Polyphemus tells his friend that Nobody is killing him they don't believe him. They take it as no one is killing him. They say Poseidon (their father) has sent the plague to him. His friends tell him to pray to their father!
The first lie that Odysseus tells the Cyclops is that his name is "Nobody." This deception plays a crucial role later when Odysseus blinds the Cyclops and tells him that "Nobody" is hurting him, fooling the other Cyclopes into thinking that nothing is wrong.