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Poseidon let's Odysseus live because it is the will of Zeus and the other gods that Odysseus eventually be fated to return home. Poseidon dares not go up against the fates.

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Why did Odysseus talk to Poseidon?

Odysseus did not talk directly to Poseidon.


How did Poseidon have an impact on Odysseus?

Poseidon hated Odysseus. He tried to delay Odysseus' homecoming. Poseidon hated him because Odysseus blinded one of his Polythemous.


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Because Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son(the cyclopse)


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What punishment did Odysseus give Poseidon?

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What was the reason of Poseidon's wrath over Odysseus?

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What is a fact about the Odyssey character Poseidon?

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Which god supported Odysseus most?

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