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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.
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What was so clever about the name Odysseus chose to tell Polyphemus?
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Why does Odysseus tell polyphemus he hurt him?
He got over confident, and wanted Polyphemus to spread the word on who defeated him, so other creatures would fear him. He did not think, however, that Polyphemus would instead tell his father (Poseidon) to get revenge on Odysseus.
How does Odysseus introduce himself and his group to Polyphemus?
In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Odysseus introduces himself and his group to Polyphemus as "Nobody." This clever ruse allows Odysseus to deceive the Cyclops when he asks who has blinded him. By claiming that "Nobody" has harmed him, Polyphemus's cries for help go unanswered. This strategic introduction showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness in navigating dangerous situations.
What is Odysseus's biggest mistake with the cyclops?
he cursed Polyphemus and told him his name; therefore letting Polyphemus (the cyclops) tell his dad, Poseidon, who hurt him.
The interaction between Odysseus and the Cyclops is?
When the cyclops Polyphemus first finds Odysseus and his men he pretends to welcome them. Polyphemus then traps them in his cave and eats two of the men. Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name is 'Nobody' and he then tricks the giant into drinking wine. Polyphemus drinks until he falls asleep and Odysseus and his men drive a stake through his eye. They then strap themselves to the bottom of livestock to escape the cave.
What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name was no man how did this help him?
When Odysseus introduced himself as "No Man," he cunningly deceived Polyphemus, the Cyclops. By doing so, Odysseus made it difficult for Polyphemus to identify him later when seeking vengeance. As a result, when Odysseus and his men blinded the Cyclops and escaped, Polyphemus couldn't call out a specific name for help, allowing Odysseus to continue on his journey without immediate retribution.
Who has asked Odysseus to tell his tale?
the phaeacians
Why did Odysseus tell the cyclops his name was Nobody?
Some versions say Odysseus didn't tell the cyclops his name, here is one version.Odysseus told the cyclops his name was Nobody. He told this to the cyclops named Polyphemus as part of his plan to kill the cyclops who was holding him in the cave, his men. Then, on the morning when Odysseus attacked Polyphemus in his single eye, the cyclops gave a great painful bellow which woke up the neighboring cyclops. They raced to the cave and yelled to Polyphemus "Why did you wake us up so early? How is hurting you?", to which Polyphemus answered "It's Nobody! Nobody is hurting me!"The other cyclops answered "Well, if nobody is you, then why did you wake us up at this ungodly hour? You should pray to Poseidon, go to sleep, and let the rest of us sleep."Odysseus was able to kill the cyclops Polyphemus without interference from the other cyclops living nearby due to his trickery of telling the cyclops his name was Nobody. Most versions say however, that Odysseus told Polyphemus his name was nobody, so that when Polyphemus cried out for help, while Odysseus was shoving a stake into his eye, his fellow cyclopes would think that no one was attacking him. But then once Odysseus had escaped Polyphemus and got onto his boat, he cried out 'My name is Odysseus. The great Odysseus has blinded you.' Odysseus probably said this because he was a bit cocky from his victory and he just wanted the cyclops to know who had defeated him. Polyphemus then asked his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus, which Poseidon did do, not allowing Odysseus to reach Ithaca for 10 years.
Why did Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name was Noman How did this help him?
Odysseus told Polyphemus that his name was "Noman" to deceive the Cyclops and ensure that when he injured him, Polyphemus would call for help by saying that "Noman" was attacking him. This clever trick prevented the other Cyclopes from coming to Polyphemus's aid, as they believed he was simply afflicted by some unseen force. By using this ruse, Odysseus was able to escape from the cave after blinding Polyphemus, thus outsmarting the giant and securing his crew's safety.
What does Odysseus tell Polyphemus as they are sailing away?
When Odysseus is sailing away, he reveals his true name while taunting the cyclops Polyphemus. This proves to be a poor choice that ends up coming back to haunt him later. The name Odysseus originally gives the cyclops is 'Noman' or 'Nobody'.
