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How many of Odysseus' mean has the Cyclops eaten?
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, ate six of Odysseus' men. In the encounter described in Homer's "Odyssey," Polyphemus captures Odysseus and his crew, and during the course of their imprisonment, he consumes several of the men. Odysseus ultimately devises a plan to escape, leading to the Cyclops' blindness and their eventual escape from the cave.
How does Odysseus foreshadow disaster for his companions after they escape from the Cyclops?
Odysseus foreshadows disaster by ignoring warnings from the gods not to harm the Cyclops, revealing his identity to Polyphemus, and boasting about his clever escape plan before they leave the island. These actions lead to the Cyclops, who is the son of Poseidon, calling upon his father to curse Odysseus and his companions, resulting in a series of trials and challenges they must face on their journey home.
How does Odysseus escape?
Odysseus escaped the Cyclops by offering him wine to drink. The Cyclops got drunk and passed out and Odysseus and his men then fled.
What was telemus' prophecy for the cyclops?
What does Odysseus say after their escape
When he first speaks to the cyclops what does Odysseus warns him about?
When Odysseus first speaks to the Cyclops, he warns him about the power of the gods, particularly Poseidon, who is known for punishing those who disrespect the divine. Odysseus introduces himself as "Nobody," suggesting that if the Cyclops harms him, he will not be able to seek help, as no one will come to his aid. This clever tactic is part of Odysseus's strategy to outsmart the Cyclops and ultimately escape from his captivity.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill cyclops when he is asleep?
Odysseus refrains from killing the Cyclops while he is asleep because the Cyclops is the only one who can move the large stone blocking the cave's entrance. If Odysseus were to kill the Cyclops while he slept, he and his men would be trapped in the cave with no way to escape. By keeping the Cyclops alive, Odysseus increases their chances of making a successful escape.
In the Odyssey what quality for which Odysseus is famous for is most clearly illustrated when he tells the Cyclops his name is Nobody?
It enables Odysseus and his men to escape the Cyclops's cave and it confuses the other Cyclopses so they don't come to the aid of their friend.
How Odysseus manages to escape death?
In The Cyclops, when he and his men are trapped in Polyphemus's cave, Odysseus stabs him in the eye to blind him. Once he is blinded he ties his men and himself to the Cyclops animals and when the Cyclops lets the animals outside they escape.
How do Odysseus and his crew escape from the Cyclops?
Odysseus blinds the cyclops with a sharpened spear. They escape by attaching themselves to the bottom of the sheep. The cyclops is feeling the ground but does not hurt the sheep because he loves them. So when the Cyclops feels the tops of the sheep, he lets them go, letting Odysseus and his men go in the process.
Who escaped from the cave of the Cyclops?
Odysseus and 6 of his 12 men escape from the cyclops Polyphemus' cave.
How is Odysseus shows his cleverness with the cyclops?
he tricks the cyclops into thinking his name is "nobhdy" to escape the island
Who did Odysseus pray to for success to escape the cyclops?
prayed to zeus
