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The Cyclops, Polyphemus, shows contempt and disregard for the gods in "The Odyssey" by Homer. He ignores the rules of hospitality towards guests, which angers the gods and leads to his eventual downfall at the hands of Odysseus. Polyphemus' actions highlight his hubris and lack of fear or respect for divine retribution.
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What quotations from the odyssey best illustrates the fact that the cyclops shows no fear of Zeus?
One quotation from The Odyssey that illustrates the fact that the Cyclops shows no fear of Zeus is when he says, “We Cyclopes care not a jot for Zeus or all the gods; we have more force by far." This demonstrates the Cyclops' arrogance and lack of fear towards the gods.
What is the attitude toward humans and other gods?
It is not clear from your question whose attitude you are asking about, although the inference is that it is a god. Could be Zeus, who knows. The attitude of Zeus toward humans would have to be described as paternalistic. His attitude toward other gods would be described as competitive.
What do you see as the attitude of the gods towards men?
The attitude of gods towards men varies depending on the myth or culture. In some myths, gods are benevolent and care for humans, while in others they are indifferent or even antagonistic. Overall, gods are perceived as powerful beings with their own agendas who may intervene in human affairs or be aloof from them.
Why does Odysseus insist he stay and wait for the cyclops?
Odysseus insists on staying to confront the cyclops because he wants to find out if the cyclops can offer him any hospitality, believing it is the custom of the gods to offer hospitality to travelers. He also wants to test the cyclops's strength and cunning.
What is Zeus' attitude toward humans?
He had not created humans, but he liked them OK when they minded their own business and sacrificed to him in Zeus temples. But once he sent a flood which annihilated the human race except two people, who were semi-gods and the children of Prometheus and Epimetheus. They created new humans by throwing stones over their shoulders (!!).
What quotations from the odyssey best illustrates the fact that the cyclops shows no fear of Zeus?
One quotation from The Odyssey that illustrates the fact that the Cyclops shows no fear of Zeus is when he says, “We Cyclopes care not a jot for Zeus or all the gods; we have more force by far." This demonstrates the Cyclops' arrogance and lack of fear towards the gods.
Was the cyclops an Olympian?
No. The original 3 Cyclopes were sons of Kronos and Rhea, and the one from the Odyssey was a son of Poseidon. They were immortal, but they were not gods.
What does the cyclops do to Odysseus as revenge?
I do not know that the cyclops did anything as revenge, but in the book the Odyssey ,it explains that the Cyclops' father , the god Poseidon, is angry at Odysseus and will not let Odysseus return to his country, whereas the other gods take pity on him.
What is the attitude of the Greeks towards hospitality in The Odyssey?
Hospitality was obviously important to the Greeks in The Odyssey. it might have had something to do with the fact that they where away from home a lot in their time and they relied on the hospitality of other to survive. Most importantly, the gods wanted the Greeks to show hospitality, in fact, not being hospitable would result in being punished by the gods.
What was Achilles attitude towards the gods?
He also have fear towards gods because he feared to kill priam when he came to his tent with hermes as he fear of zeus.
What was the cyclops opinion on the gods?
Cyclops Opinion of the gods was pure disrespect. He was a savage beast and did not care about the gods.
Read this passage from The Odyssey 'Stranger' he grumbled back from his brutal heart 'you must be a fool stranger or come from nowhere telling me to fear the gods or avoid their wrath! We Cyclops neve?
The gods must be given proper respect and honor.
The gods that are in the Odyssey?
Several gods took part in the Odyssey. The main gods are Athena, Zeus Poseidon and Hermes.
What is the attitude toward humans and other gods?
It is not clear from your question whose attitude you are asking about, although the inference is that it is a god. Could be Zeus, who knows. The attitude of Zeus toward humans would have to be described as paternalistic. His attitude toward other gods would be described as competitive.
What was Zeus' attitude towards gods?
Zeus was the king of Olympians so he had to be proud and he must have thought too highly of himself.
What is the drink of the gods in the Odyssey?
Nector is the drink of the gods and Ambrosia is the food of the gods. ;]
What do you see as the attitude of the gods towards men?
The attitude of gods towards men varies depending on the myth or culture. In some myths, gods are benevolent and care for humans, while in others they are indifferent or even antagonistic. Overall, gods are perceived as powerful beings with their own agendas who may intervene in human affairs or be aloof from them.
