The second lie Odysseus tells the Cyclops is that his ship was wrecked on the rocks of his island due to the wrath of Poseidon, the god of earthquakes. He claims they are the only survivors and begs the Cyclops for help.
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.
if it was a blatant (obious) lie then I wouldn't
He lies to her that Telemachus is in no danger of harm from the suitors.
An internal lie, according to Kant, is a lie that one tells to oneself. It involves deception or dishonesty towards oneself in matters of one's own actions and intentions. Kant believed that such lies are morally wrong because they undermine an individual's integrity and their ability to act in accordance with reason and moral principles.
The statement "I always tell the truth" implies a contradiction because if the person always tells the truth, then they cannot lie, but if they were lying about always telling the truth, it would create a contradiction.
The first lie that Odysseus tells the Cyclops is that his name is "Nobody." This deception plays a crucial role later when Odysseus blinds the Cyclops and tells him that "Nobody" is hurting him, fooling the other Cyclopes into thinking that nothing is wrong.
Odysseus did not trust the cyclops. Polyphemus might have attempted to smash the ship to ensure that there was no means of escape.
1. When the Cyclops Polyphemus asks Odysseus where his ship is, Odysseus lies and says it was destroyed upon the rocks of the shore. 2. Odysseus told the cyclops that his name was "Nobody". When Odysseus and his men blind the cyclops (neither Odysseus nor the Cyclops dies), he yells to his friends for help. They ask him what is wrong and he answers saying, "Nobody's killing me now by fraud and not by force!" (Fagles' translation 9.455). They respond by saying that it must be the plague killing him and they can't help. They advise him to pray.
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.
Odysseus lies about his name to Polyphemus, claiming to be "Nobody," to protect himself and his men. When he blinds the Cyclops and Polyphemus calls for help, the other Cyclopes ignore him, thinking he is in distress from an invisible foe. This clever deception allows Odysseus and his crew to escape without facing immediate retribution, showcasing his cunning and resourcefulness in dire situations.
Odysseus lies about his ship to protect the men on board and to safeguard their chance of survival. By claiming that his ship was destroyed, he aims to prevent the Cyclops, Polyphemus, from seeking revenge against him and his crew. This deception also allows him to escape the immediate danger and devise a plan for their escape from the island. Ultimately, it showcases Odysseus's cunning and resourcefulness in dire situations.
its a lie
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The simple present tense is "She tells a lie." "She is telling a lie" is the present progressive tense, also called the present continuous tense.
I don't know but people got the idea of the cyclops from the elephant skull. No lie I looked it up.
yes and no
In Homer's "Odyssey," Circe instructs Odysseus to visit the Underworld to seek the guidance of the blind prophet Teiresias. She tells him to make a sacrifice to the spirits of the dead and to find Teiresias' spirit, who will provide him with crucial information for his journey home. This encounter is essential for Odysseus to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.