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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.
What kind of creature dose Odysseus encounter in the next land?
Cyclops, which would happen to be polyphemus.
What one eyed monster does Odysseus encounter on his way home from Troy?
Odysseus encounters the cyclops Polyphemus, son of Poseidon on his journey back from Troy.
What was Polyphemus's relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus.
Was Polyphemus Odysseus' first mate?
No. Polyphemus and Odysseus become mortal enemies.
Why are the cyclops surprised it was Odysseus?
Polyphemus hadn't known that it was Odysseus in his house. Odysseus had lied and told Polyphemus (the cyclops) that his name was Nobody. Odysseus and his crew had also blinded Polyphemus.
What consequences does Odysseus face with the cyclops?
Odysseus faces several consequences after encountering the Cyclops Polyphemus. After blinding Polyphemus to escape his cave, Odysseus reveals his identity, invoking the Cyclops's wrath. As a result, Polyphemus prays to his father, Poseidon, who punishes Odysseus by making his journey home much longer and fraught with peril. This encounter ultimately delays Odysseus's return to Ithaca and leads to further challenges along his journey.
Who is Polyphemus and what is his relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus. Polyphemus knew nothing of Odysseus until he found Odysseus and his men in Polyphemus' cave, although he was once told by the sage Telemus that he would be blinded someday by a man named Odysseus.
Did Polyphemus kill Odysseus?
yes polyphemus was mad odysseus and stabed him with a carving nife :)
What lie does Odysseus tell Polyphemus?
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.
How does Polyphemus respond to Odysseus?
Polyphemus responds to Odysseus with anger and violence after Odysseus blinds him. He curses Odysseus and his men, calling for vengeance from his father Poseidon. Polyphemus then blocks the exit of the cave, trapping Odysseus and his crew inside.
What is polyphemus' attitude toward zeus?
Polyphemus, a Cyclops in Greek mythology, is generally resentful of Zeus. In the story of Odysseus' encounter with Polyphemus, the Cyclops invokes his father Poseidon's wrath against Odysseus because he believes that Zeus favors the hero. Polyphemus' negative attitude towards Zeus is driven by his own grievances and desire for revenge.
