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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 nobody
he told him it was "nobody"
"nothing"
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