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What causes the storm to descend upon Odysseus?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, sends a storm to hinder Odysseus as a form of punishment for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. Poseidon seeks revenge on Odysseus for his actions during his journey back from the Trojan War.
Was the cyclops the son of Zeus?
In Greek mythology, the cyclops Polyphemus was not the son of Zeus. Polyphemus was one of the cyclopes, who were giants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead, and were the sons of Poseidon, the god of the sea.
Why did odyesseus blind Poseidon son?
- Odyesseus Blinded Poseidon son because odyesseus didn't like the way posidon and Athena was having problems with eachother . odyesseus also put a curse on Poseidon's son head . Poseidon was also mad because Athena had won the bet to become patron god of the city ! the curse lasted for 10 years , that's why odyesseus and Poseidon do not like eachother and Athena and Poseidon are always fighting :)
Did Poseidon through thunderbolts?
No, Poseidon did not typically use thunderbolts as weapons. Thunderbolts are associated with Zeus, who was the god of thunder and lightning in Greek mythology. Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
What planet is named after the Greek god Poseidon?
Neptune was the Roman version of Poseidon so planet Neptune is named after it.
What did Obysseus say that angered Poseidon god of the sea?
It is not what he said, it is what he did. Odysseus blinded the cyclops son of the sea god Poseidon.
Which greek god made it difficult for Odysseus to travel home?
Poseidon, because Odysseus had blinded his Cyclops son Polyphemus.
Does Poseidon have a son named Odysseus?
No; Odysseus blinded the Cyclops son of Poseidon.
Which of the olympian deities is odysseus' nemesis?
The god Poseidon, god of the sea was Odysseus's particular enemy. This was because Odysseus and his men had blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus so that they could escape from his cave and Polyphemus was a son of Poseidon.
What god did Odysseus offend by injuring the cyclops?
Poseidon; the cyclops was Poseidon's son.
What did Odysseus say that angered Poseidon?
He did not say anything to Poseidon; rather, he blinded Polyphemus, the god's cyclops son, because of his pride (his hubris) Odysseus revealed his true identity to the cyclops, and in return Polyphemus told his father (the resulting hamartia.)
Why is Odysseus having so much trouble getting home after the war?
Because Poseidon cursed him and refuses to let him home. Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus the Cyclops, and bragged about it, inciting anger in the god.
What god is trying to prevent Odysseus from getting home?
Poseidon, the god of the seas, is trying to prevent Odysseus from getting home because Odysseus blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus, who is Poseidon's son. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for this act of cunning.
Why was poseidon prevent Odysseus from traveling home?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, prevented Odysseus from returning home due to a deep-seated grudge. Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, which enraged the god and led him to seek retribution. As a result, Poseidon created numerous obstacles and storms that prolonged Odysseus's journey, making it difficult for him to reach Ithaca and reunite with his family.
Which god has no sympathy for Odysseus?
Well Posiedon had no sympathy for Odysseus at all. He was the one to make Odysseus' journey even longer. This was caused by Odysseus stabbing the Cyclops in the eye. Zeus really didn't have sympathy for Odysseus until Athena convinced him that Odysseus needed help. ;)
Who destroyed all of Odysseus' ships expect one?
All of Odysseus' ships, except for one, were destroyed by the god Poseidon. This occurred after Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, which angered the god and led him to seek revenge. Poseidon caused storms and obstacles that ultimately wrecked the fleet, leaving Odysseus with only one ship to continue his journey home.
What was the name of the cyclops in the Odyssey?
Polyphemus the cyclops was the son of the sea god Poseidon. He killed and ate some of Odysseus' crew while they were imprisoned in his cave, and he was blinded by a burning tree trunk shoved in his single eye.
