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I'd say the obvious thing is that Polyphemus trapped Odysseus and his men in his cave and threatened to eat them. Other than that Odysseus' cleverness protects them fromanything else Polyphemus tries to do. He was rash when he shouted out his real name to the cyclops though as Polyphemus' father is Poseidon and he calls upon him to avenge his blindness.

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Why does Odysseus endanger his men by going to the cave of the cyclops Polyphemus?

Odysseus is curious as to what type of men the cyclops are, and perhaps wishes to receive gifts from the cyclops. He does not realize the danger of the cyclops until it is too late.


How does Odysseus lose six men in the land of the cyclops?

The Cyclops ate Odysseus' men.


What did the cyclops do to Odysseus' men?

He ate Odysseus's men.


How does Cyclops proves he has no fear of Odysseus?

Cyclops proves he has no fear of Odysseus by taunting him and boasting about his strength and power, even after Odysseus blinds him and narrowly escapes. Despite the danger Odysseus presents, Cyclops remains defiant and unafraid, showing his arrogance and lack of respect for the hero.


What is the name of the cyclops that Odysseus and men run into?

Polyphemus is the name of the giant cyclops that Odysseus and his men encounter.


How does Polyphemus meet Odysseus and his men?

Odysseus and his men wait in the cyclops cave, as Odysseus is curious as to who the cyclops is. As Polyphemus brings in his sheep, he spots the men in the cave.


Why did the cyclops imprison Odysseus?

The cyclops Polyphemus imprisons Odysseus and his men because to him, the men are tasty.


Why did Odysseus go to the cyclops polyphemus' cave?

Odysseus was curious about the type of men the Cyclops were.


Why does Odysseus lead his men into the cave?

Odysseus leads his men into the cave because he is curious and wants to explore the dwelling of the Cyclops, Polyphemus, hoping to find food and resources. His desire for adventure and the lure of potential treasure outweigh his caution. However, this decision ultimately puts his men in danger, as Polyphemus captures them, showcasing Odysseus's complex character traits of bravery and recklessness.


What gift does the Cyclops promise Odysseus for special wine?

That Cyclops will eat Odysseus last of the men.


How does Odysseus use his cleverness in the Cycloops?

Odysseus tricks the Cyclops into getting drunk on wine. Once the cyclops is asleep, Odysseus has his men sharpen the end of a log, and then ram it into the cyclops's eye. Once blinded, he and his men tie themselves to the bellies of the cyclops's sheep, which then carry them out of the cave and to freedom.


Why does the cyclops hold Odysseus and his men captive?

Polyphemus finds Odysseus' men tasty.