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What trick does Odysseus devise to get past the blinded cyclops?
His men tied themselves to the bellies of Polyphemus' sheep.
What is the plural of trick?
The plural of trick is tricks.
Does circe give Odysseus a compass?
There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
Is trick an adverb?
No, it is not. It can be a verb (to fool or hoodwink), a noun (a ruse, or a hand of a card game), or more rarely an adjective (e.g. trick knee, trick handcuffs).
What does it mean to trick someone?
To trick someone means that you are deceiving or cheating someone. To trick someone can also mean that you are playing a practical joke or prank on someone.
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.
What name does Odysseus call himself to the monster?
Odysseus calls himself "Nobody" to trick the Cyclops Polyphemus in the Odyssey. This clever trick allows Odysseus to escape when he blinds Polyphemus and the other Cyclopes ask who harmed him. Polyphemus replies that "Nobody" has harmed him, so they do not come to his aid.
Why does Polyphemus show courtesy to Odysseus and his men?
Polyphemus attempts to trick Odysseus and his men into revealing where their ship is, among other information. There is no need for him to be overtly antagonistic until he wants to eat the men.
What trick does Odysseus devise to get past the blinded cyclops?
His men tied themselves to the bellies of Polyphemus' sheep.
How does Odysseus trick Polyphemus into getting drunk?
Odysseus simply offers the cyclops wine. The cyclops has never had wine, so has a low tolerance to alcohol.
What was Polyphemus's relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus.
What is an explanation of Polyphemus' curse?
Odysseus and his men trick, then blind the Cyclops Polyphemus. So, he prays to his father, Poseidon, god of the sea and earthquakes, and asks him to put a curse on Odysseus and his men. Poseidon does and the curse torments them for the rest of their voyage.
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 valuable trait does Odysseus use to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus uses his wiliness, cleverness, forethought, leadership, strength, mechanical aptitude, and improvisational skills to get away from the cyclops Polyphemus.
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 :)
