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What name did Odysseus give Polyphemus instead of his own?
Odysseus called himself Outis (=Nobody). He did not give Polyphemus a name.
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
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 might Odysseus have made a mistake when he told Polyphemus his real name?
By revealing his real name, Odysseus allowed Polyphemus to curse him by name and call his father Poseidon to torment him.
Odysseus tricked polyphemus by?
saying his name was "no man."
What lie does Odysseus tell Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody" when asked for his name. This allows Odysseus to trick Polyphemus when he later blinds him and Polyphemus calls for help, claiming that "Nobody" is attacking him.
Why are the cyclops surprised it was Odysseus?
Polyphemus hadn't known that it was Odysseus in his house. Odysseus had lied and told Polyphemus (the cyclops) that his name was Nobody. Odysseus and his crew had also blinded Polyphemus.
What name did Odysseus give Polyphemus instead of his own?
Odysseus called himself Outis (=Nobody). He did not give Polyphemus a name.
What does Odysseus say when Polyphemus asks him for his name?
He tells him is name is Nohbdy. "Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!" -Polyphemus or Cyclops
What is the name of the cyclops that Odysseus outsmarted?
His name was Polyphemus .
Why does Odysseus lie and say his ship was destroyed?
In hopes of Polyphemus' pity. He hoped that if Polyphemus thought his ship was crashed, Polyphemus would offer trade or something of that sort
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
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 might Odysseus have made a mistake when he told Polyphemus his real name?
By revealing his real name, Odysseus allowed Polyphemus to curse him by name and call his father Poseidon to torment him.
What was the name of the cyclops that ate Odysseus' sailors?
Polyphemus
What was the name of the cyclops that ate odysseus sailors?
Polyphemus
What was the name of the cyclops that traps Odysseus and his crew?
Polyphemus
