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What lie did Odysseus tell the cyclopes?
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.
Who does cyclops fear?
Cyclops in Greek mythology fears nobody, as his power lies in his single eye and strength. However, some interpretations suggest that he might have feared the hero Odysseus, who outsmarted him in Homer's "Odyssey."
What are some quotes from the Odyssey that demonstrate Odysseus is not a good hero?
In Book 9, Odysseus reveals his arrogance and lack of self-restraint when he tells Polyphemus his true identity, leading to dangerous consequences for his men. Odysseus's lies and deceit, such as pretending to be a beggar upon his return to Ithaca, show a lack of integrity and honor as a hero. His prolonged absence from home and dalliances with other women, like Calypso and Circe, demonstrate a lack of loyalty to his wife, Penelope.
How do the two women keep Odysseus on their islands?
Circe keeps Odysseus on her island for a year by providing a good life style for Odysseus and his men, including Odysseus lying with her. Calypso also lies with Odysseus, although she keeps him on her island passively by not helping him escape.
Why do you think Odysseus lies?
Odysseus lies in the epic poem "The Odyssey" as a strategy to survive and achieve his goals. He uses deception to outsmart enemies, gather information, and protect himself and his crew. His lies are a means to navigate through dangerous situations and ultimately make his way back home.
What is a lion's specialized trait?
The lion's specialized trait lies in its teeth. Over the years, they have become more advanced which help him easily catch and devour his prey.
What was the object Penelope lies about to see if its Odysseus?
Penelope tells Anticlea to move her and Odysseus' bed to a guest room, knowing full well that the bed cannot be moved without damaging it severely.
How do you use trait in a sentence?
Her traits made hard for people to neglect her. This is a sentence containing the word trait.
What is the difference between telling a person he is lying and he is a liar?
liar - a person who lies lier - a person or thing which lies
When Penelope first saw Odysseus sitting by the tall pillar after all the wooers had been slain why was she reserved and hesitant?
Because she didn't know if it was actually him, people came to her all the time with lies about Odysseus
What lie does eurymachus tell Penelope about telemachus?
He lies to her that Telemachus is in no danger of harm from the suitors.
What factors make up a nation?
This is just when a country (state) lies within the same parameters as a nation (people of homogenous cultural trait)
