Cyclope Epic Analysis

In the next land we found Cyclopes. They were lawless savages who were stupid, and dangerous. We scouted them out until we sailed down to the shore of the cave. This save was the home to a brute that no man could fight alone. I took the sweetest wine, a dazzling silver wine bowl, two jugs full of brandy, and twelve of my best men to meet the giant. When we went to his cave we noticed that he was in the field tending to his sheep and kids. My men had the idea to steal his cheese and animals then leave. What a great idea it sounded ,but I wanted to meet this Cyclopes. We made and offerings to the gods and ate cheese while we waited. He came in with sheep ready to milk when he noticed us. He then pushed the boulder in front of the entrance. He asked what we were doing in his cave, who were we and why we wanted to risk our lives. …show more content…
Then I simply told him that yes we intruded, but Zeus expects hospitality to guest. He laughed and told he doesn't care what Zeus thinks. With a swoop of his hand he snatched up my men one by one crunching them then ripping their heads. Appalled by the sight, I felt hopeless. I knew a sword couldn't do anything to the mighty giant. I prayed to the gods for help, when Athena sent an olive tree and axes. While he was away we sharpened the spear to a point and hid it in dung. When he came back I gave him our finest wine as treat. He loved so much he asked for more and more. With a hiccup he asked what my name was. I told him my friends call me Nohbdy. Eventually he became dizzy and decided to lie down. As he closed his giant eye we lodged in. Blood spurted everywhere as he jumped up screaming. He screamed for his brothers telling him Nohbdy attacked them. They ignored