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How many men does Odysseus take to the cave?
12 of his men and if you count him; 13 men go into the cave
How many men did Odysseus take with him into the land of the cyclops?
Odysseus takes 12 of his best men to explore the land of the cyclops including Polyphemus' cave.
What steps does Odysseus take to prepare for their escape?
To prepare for their escape from the Cyclops' cave, Odysseus devises a clever plan by first getting the Cyclops, Polyphemus, drunk on wine to incapacitate him. He then tells Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody," so when he blinds the Cyclops, Polyphemus cannot call for help. Next, Odysseus and his men hide under the sheep to sneak out of the cave when Polyphemus lets them out to graze. Finally, once they are safely at sea, Odysseus reveals his true identity, provoking the Cyclops's wrath.
What do Odysseus and his men steal from the Cyclops?
They eat some of the cheeses that Polyphemus keeps in his cave. When they escape, they also take his sheep.sheep?
Who does Polyphemus call to for vengeance when Odysseus ecapes?
Polyphemus asked his father Poseidon to take justice on Odysseus.
What happens at the island of the cyclops in the odyssey?
Odysseus and his men steal food and other items from Polyphemus' cave (a cyclops). They planned to take the materials and leave but Odysseus is curious to see what the cyclops looks like. They stay to meet Polyphemus, getting trapped in his cave. To get free they sharpen a wooden pole, get the cyclops drunk, and blind him by stabbing his eye while he's asleep. Polyphemus moves the large rock blocking the cave and Odysseus and his men escape clinging to the bellies of sheep.
What steps does Odysseus take for their escape?
In Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus devises a clever plan to escape from the Cyclops Polyphemus by first intoxicating him with wine. Once Polyphemus is incapacitated, Odysseus and his men blind the giant with a sharpened stake. They then sneak out by clinging to the undersides of the Cyclops' sheep as they leave the cave to graze. Finally, Odysseus reveals his identity to Polyphemus as they sail away, provoking the Cyclops to call upon his father, Poseidon, to seek revenge.
When they first discover the cave cyclops how do Odysseus and his men differ in what they wish to do?
Odysseus is driven by curiosity toward the Cyclopes of the island. His crewmen wish to take the Cyclops's (Polyphemus) cheeses and sheep, however, and head back to the ship to resume their journey.
What was Odysseus reasoning as he called out to polyohemus that he Odysseus was the one who put out his eye?
Not knowing the parentage of Polyphemus (his father was Poseidon, who was already upset with Odysseus), and being a proud man, he probably thought that there was nothing that Polyphemus could do to him once he was on his boat. He was wrong, of course.
Why does Odysseus take them into the cave?
to see what he and his crewmens can take from the cave but it backfires on them because the cyclops comes and is hostile towards them.
Why does Odysseus wander into the Cyclop's cave in the first place?
Odysseus wanders into the Cyclops' cave out of curiosity and a desire for exploration, driven by the hope of finding hospitality and resources. He and his men are seeking food and shelter after their long journey, believing they can take advantage of the Cyclops’ isolation. This decision ultimately leads to a dangerous encounter, as they underestimate the danger posed by the giant Polyphemus. Their adventure highlights themes of hubris and the consequences of overstepping boundaries.
When he is finally at sea Odysseus basts of his true identity what does polyphemus ask Poseidon the god of sea to do?
After Odysseus reveals his true identity to Polyphemus, the Cyclops prays to Poseidon to take revenge on Odysseus. He asks Poseidon to make Odysseus's journey home difficult and filled with suffering, ensuring that he never returns to his homeland or that, if he does, he will find his home in chaos and his family in ruin. This plea for vengeance sets in motion a series of challenges for Odysseus during his voyage.
