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Poseidon is the father of Polyphemus, the Cyclops encountered by Odysseus in Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Poseidon plays a role in Polyphemus' story when Odysseus blinds him, resulting in Poseidon's anger towards Odysseus for causing harm to his son.

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How is Polyphemus related to Poseidon?

Polyphemus is Poseidon's son.


Why did the cyclops say that Poseidon was his father?

Since Poseidon was Polyphemus' father, when Odysseus blinded Polyphemus, Poseidon was angered at Odysseus.


What was Polyphemus the god of?

Polyphemus was not a god, he was the son of a god. His father was Poseidon, god of sea and earthquakes. Polyphemus was a cyclops. So to compare to you what Polyphemus is, he is to Poseidon what Hercules was to Zeus.


What was polyphemus god of?

Polyphemus was not a god, he was the son of a god. His father was Poseidon, god of sea and earthquakes. Polyphemus was a cyclops. So to compare to you what Polyphemus is, he is to Poseidon what Hercules was to Zeus.


What god was polyphemus related to?

He was a son to Poseidon .


Why did Polyphemus pray to Poseidon instead of Zeus?

Polyphemus the Cyclops prayed to Poseidon rather than Zeus because Poseidon was the father of the cyclops.


What is the relationship between Odysseus and Poseidon?

Odysseus and Poseidon have a strained relationship in Greek mythology. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, which leads to Poseidon causing numerous obstacles and challenges for Odysseus on his journey back home from the Trojan War.


Who is Ulysses and Polyphemus?

Polyphemus is the son of Poseidon(god of the sea)


Who was the fater of Polyphemus?

Poseidon.


Who was Polyphemus related to?

Poseidon.


Was cyclops poseidon's son?

A Cyclops son of Poseidon was Polyphemus.


What was Polyphemus's relation to Odysseus?

Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus.