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There was no security specifically for the island. The security for Polyphemus' cave was a giant boulder which blocked it's entrance and which 20 - 4 wheeled wagons would be unable to move.

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What was Polyphemus in charge of?

He was in charge of the Cyclops on the island.


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.


Why did Odysseus and his men land on Polyphemus's island?

Odysseus and his men landed on Polyphemus's island after being blown off course during their journey home from the Trojan War. Seeking shelter and resupply, they discovered the island, which appeared to offer an opportunity for rest. However, their curiosity led them to explore the cave of Polyphemus, the Cyclops, ultimately resulting in a dangerous encounter that tested their cunning and resilience.


What happens when Odysseus tells Polyphemus who outwitted him?

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


What happened when Odysseus landed on the island of cyclops in the odyssey?

When Odysseus and his men landed on the island of the Cyclopes, they encountered a giant named Polyphemus. Curious about the Cyclops, Odysseus and his men entered his cave, only to be trapped when Polyphemus returned and began to eat them. To escape, Odysseus devised a clever plan, getting Polyphemus drunk and telling him his name was "Nobody." After blinding the Cyclops, Odysseus and his men fled by clinging to the undersides of Polyphemus's sheep, but Odysseus's pride led him to reveal his true identity, prompting Polyphemus to curse him.

Related Questions

What was Polyphemus' island like?

Polyphemus' island was a lush us island rich with sheep and goats.


Where did Polyphemus reside?

The island of Thrinacia.


What was Polyphemus in charge of?

He was in charge of the Cyclops on the island.


How does Grover escape from polyphemus' island?

Percy saves him


What island did Polyphemus live on?

Polyphemus lived on an island off of the land of the Cyclopes. His home was a cave on the island. Homer does not give a name to the lands; it is just called the land of the Cyclopes.


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 does polyphemus eat?

Polyphemus ate sheep, cheese, men, and other things foraged from his island.


Where is polyphemus hometown?

Polyphemus, the Cyclops from Greek mythology, is said to hail from the island of Sicily. He is famously featured in Homer's "Odyssey," where he lives in a cave on this island. According to the myth, Polyphemus is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea, which connects him to the broader mythological landscape of the ancient Greeks.


Why did Polyphemus leave his wife on the deserted island?

In the Odyssey Polyphemus had no wife. In Percy Jackson (Sea of Monsters) he wanted to marry Grover (or Clarissa) but did not succeed.


Who is sheep did Odysseus' men eat while they were stranded on the island?

Polyphemus the cyclops.


Why did Odysseus and his men land on Polyphemus's island?

Odysseus and his men landed on Polyphemus's island after being blown off course during their journey home from the Trojan War. Seeking shelter and resupply, they discovered the island, which appeared to offer an opportunity for rest. However, their curiosity led them to explore the cave of Polyphemus, the Cyclops, ultimately resulting in a dangerous encounter that tested their cunning and resilience.


Why weren't there other cyclopes on Polyphemus's island in The Sea of Monsters?

Odysseus tricked Polythemus by telling him that his name was "Nohbdy." When Polythemus shouted for help, he yelled "Help, NOHBDY has blinded me." When the other cyclopes heard that NOBODY had hurt him, they laughed and went back to their own business.