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The death of the Cyclops Polyphemus angered Poseidon because Polyphemus was one of his sons. In Homer's "Odyssey," the hero Odysseus blinds Polyphemus to escape from his cave, which not only disfigures the Cyclops but also humiliates him. Poseidon, as the god of the sea and Polyphemus' father, seeks revenge against Odysseus for this affront, leading to Odysseus' prolonged journey home filled with obstacles.

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