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Odysseus refrains from killing the sleeping Cyclops, Polyphemus, because he realizes that doing so would trap him and his men inside the cave, as they would be unable to move the massive boulder blocking the entrance. Instead, he devises a clever plan to blind Polyphemus and escape under the guise of being named "Nobody," ensuring that when the Cyclops calls for help, he cannot reveal who attacked him. This strategic thinking highlights Odysseus' intelligence and resourcefulness in dire situations.
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Who took the blame for killing the cyclops?
Apollo killed the Cyclopes.
What lie did Odysseus tell the cyclopes?
1. When the Cyclops Polyphemus asks Odysseus where his ship is, Odysseus lies and says it was destroyed upon the rocks of the shore. 2. Odysseus told the cyclops that his name was "Nobody". When Odysseus and his men blind the cyclops (neither Odysseus nor the Cyclops dies), he yells to his friends for help. They ask him what is wrong and he answers saying, "Nobody's killing me now by fraud and not by force!" (Fagles' translation 9.455). They respond by saying that it must be the plague killing him and they can't help. They advise him to pray.
When the giant Cyclops asked Odysseus his name what name did Odysseus give to him?
Odysseus told the Cyclops his name was "Noman" (or no one in the literal Greek) as in Nobody so he tricks him. When Polyphemus cries out to his fellow Cyclopes for help he says "Noman is killing me." One of his fellows says that if "no man" is killing him, it must be illness (a divine affliction).
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the cyclops at this moment?
Odysseus refrains from killing the Cyclops, Polyphemus, because he recognizes that doing so would trap him and his men inside the cave, as they would be unable to move the massive stone blocking the entrance. Instead, he devises a clever plan to blind Polyphemus, allowing them to escape under the cover of the sheep. By prioritizing their immediate survival over revenge, Odysseus demonstrates both strategic thinking and leadership.
Why does oddyseus refrain from killing the cyclopes?
Odysseus is a smart, smart man. If he had killed the cyclops then he and his men would have been trapped in the cyclops' cave forever. Remeber, he pushed a huge boulder in front of the door when he came in. If he had tried to kill him after he and his men escaped by hiding under the sheep then the cyclops would have cried out to his companions and all the rest of the Cyclopses would have come out and killed Odysseus, sunk his boat and killed his men. He is too smart to resort to violence right away... not like his companions in Troy.
Who took the blame for killing the cyclops?
Apollo killed the Cyclopes.
Why does odysseus blind the cyclops rather than kill him?
Blinding the Cyclops instead of killing him was a strategic move by Odysseus to escape the cave, as he needed the Cyclops to move the boulder blocking the entrance. Killing the Cyclops would have left them trapped inside the cave. Additionally, blinding the Cyclops allowed Odysseus to exact revenge for his men without facing immediate retaliation.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill cyclops when he is asleep?
Odysseus refrains from killing the Cyclops while he is asleep because the Cyclops is the only one who can move the large stone blocking the cave's entrance. If Odysseus were to kill the Cyclops while he slept, he and his men would be trapped in the cave with no way to escape. By keeping the Cyclops alive, Odysseus increases their chances of making a successful escape.
What lie did Odysseus tell the cyclopes?
1. When the Cyclops Polyphemus asks Odysseus where his ship is, Odysseus lies and says it was destroyed upon the rocks of the shore. 2. Odysseus told the cyclops that his name was "Nobody". When Odysseus and his men blind the cyclops (neither Odysseus nor the Cyclops dies), he yells to his friends for help. They ask him what is wrong and he answers saying, "Nobody's killing me now by fraud and not by force!" (Fagles' translation 9.455). They respond by saying that it must be the plague killing him and they can't help. They advise him to pray.
What language does Odysseus use to the Cyclops?
He calls himself "Nobody" or "No-Man". He also gets the Cyclops drunk and pretends to be "Nobody" instead of himself. Polyphemus (cyclops) gets drunk and asks Odysseus his name. He replied with "Nobody." As the cyclops falls down and collapses, Odysseus and his mean put red hot staff into his eye. When the cyclops screams and awakens, people around him ask him what's wrong. Cyclops replied with, "Nobody's killing me!."
Why does Odysseus blind instead of kill the cyclops when he has a chance?
The cyclops (Polyphemus) has Odysseus and his men trapped in a cave. There is a large stone covering the entrance to the cave that is too big for Odysseus and his men to move. If he kills the cyclops, they will not be able to get out of the cave.
Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops rather than kill him the giant is asleep?
Blinding the Cyclops instead of killing him allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the cave since the Cyclops can't see to stop them from leaving. Additionally, keeping the Cyclops alive ensures that they can still seek revenge if they need to.
Why didn't Odysseus kill the cyclops after it are two of his men?
Odysseus chose not to kill the cyclops after it ate two of his men because he realized that the cyclops was the only one who could move the massive boulder blocking the cave's entrance, enabling his escape with his remaining men. By blinding the cyclops instead of killing him, Odysseus was able to achieve his goal of escaping the cave.
When the giant Cyclops asked Odysseus his name what name did Odysseus give to him?
Odysseus told the Cyclops his name was "Noman" (or no one in the literal Greek) as in Nobody so he tricks him. When Polyphemus cries out to his fellow Cyclopes for help he says "Noman is killing me." One of his fellows says that if "no man" is killing him, it must be illness (a divine affliction).
Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops Polyphemus instead of killing him?
Blinding the Cyclops prevented him from seeing to retaliate and allowed Odysseus and his men to escape. Killing him would have been risky as they would still be trapped inside the cave with his comrades. Blinding him was a strategic move to secure their safety and to fulfill his revenge.
Why were the Gods angry at Odysseus?
I believe this answer can found in the odyessy by Homer.They angered him by killing and eating his immortal cattle.
How did Polyphemus die?
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!
