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Odysseus upsets the god Poseidon in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. This act incurs Poseidon's wrath, causing him to hinder Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca and prolong his suffering.

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Odysseus should not have upset Poseidon because gods were typically appeased to avoid their wrath. By blinding Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus provoked Poseidon's anger, leading to his long and perilous journey home in "The Odyssey." Poseidon's vengeance caused numerous challenges and delays for Odysseus, making his journey much more difficult.


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Which god is angry at Odysseus?

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Can God get upset and act to destroy as in Haiti or Japan?

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