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After Polyphemos (the cyclops) is blinded, the cyclops yell out to his father (Posiedon) and asks him to kill Odysseus and his crew. And if its not the gods will to kill him, then make his journey long and drawn out for a long time, and make it painful and bad too. He did that to get revenge.
You should read the book.... or an abridged version anyways.
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What curse does the cyclops put on Odysseus?
That he is going to eat them
How did the cyclops feel about Odysseus and his men?
At first, Polyphemus sees Odysseus and his men as harmless delicacies. However, after he is blinded, he is enraged at Odysseus and his men, enough to curse them in the name of his father.
At the end of the Cyclops adventure what does Polyphemus do that affects future events in the epic?
At the end of the Cyclops adventure in Homer's "Odyssey," Polyphemus, after being blinded by Odysseus, calls upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus. He prays for revenge, which leads Poseidon to make Odysseus's journey home perilous and prolonged. This curse results in numerous trials and tribulations for Odysseus and his crew as they attempt to return to Ithaca.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
What curse does the cyclops put on Odysseus?
That he is going to eat them
What is an explanation of Polyphemus' curse?
Odysseus and his men trick, then blind the Cyclops Polyphemus. So, he prays to his father, Poseidon, god of the sea and earthquakes, and asks him to put a curse on Odysseus and his men. Poseidon does and the curse torments them for the rest of their voyage.
How did the cyclops feel about Odysseus and his men?
At first, Polyphemus sees Odysseus and his men as harmless delicacies. However, after he is blinded, he is enraged at Odysseus and his men, enough to curse them in the name of his father.
What enables Polyphemos to call down a curse upon Odysseus?
The Cyclops Polyphemos is the son of Poseidon. When Ployphemos is wounded, thwarted, and mocked by Odysseus, he calls out to his father for vengeance. Thus bringing a curse from Poseidon down upon the head of Odysseus.
At the end of the Cyclops adventure what does Polyphemus do that affects future events in the epic?
At the end of the Cyclops adventure in Homer's "Odyssey," Polyphemus, after being blinded by Odysseus, calls upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus. He prays for revenge, which leads Poseidon to make Odysseus's journey home perilous and prolonged. This curse results in numerous trials and tribulations for Odysseus and his crew as they attempt to return to Ithaca.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What does Odysseus expect to receive from the cyclops once the cyclops discovers Odysseus is in his cave?
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
What symbolizes when Odysseus kills the cyclops?
Odysseus did not kill the cyclops Polyphemus.
What was the name of the cyclops blinded by Odysseus?
In the "Odyssey", Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus with a red hot log.The cyclops that was blinded by Odysseus is Polyphemos.
Why did Poseidon curse Odysseus?
Poseidon cursed Odysseus because Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son, the cyclops Polyphemus. After doing this, Odysseus demonstrated his hubris by taunting Polyphemus and revealing what his actual name is. As a result, Polyphemus prayed to his father, who cursed Odysseus.
Why does Odysseus continue to taunt the cyclops as he pulls away from the shore What traits does he demonstrate through his behavior and what are the consequences?
Odysseus taunts the cyclops to boast about his cleverness and bravery, showcasing his pride and overconfidence. This ultimately leads to the cyclops calling upon his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus, resulting in a series of challenges and delays on his journey back home. Odysseus's hubris in taunting the cyclops leads to significant consequences as it prolongs his journey and puts his crew at risk.
What human weaknesses does Odysseus reveal as he sails away?
Odysseus displays hubris and arrogance, taunting the cyclops Polyphemus as he sails away. This decision later haunts him as Polyphemus calls his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus.
