Polyphemus, the Cyclopes
Polyphemus is the most populous Cyclopes. He is described as being a one-eyed cannibalistic giant. In Book Nine of the Odyssey, Polyphemus is encountered when Odysseus decides to explore the land the Cyclopes inhabits. This inflicts trouble upon Odysseus and his crew members due to how Homer has envisioned the Cyclopes. Homer has directly characterized the Cyclopes, Polyphemus as a one-eyed monster giant who is the son of Poseidon. The Cyclopes value hospitality matters and this is shown by, “the relationship between host and guest was sacred, one so special that Zeus himself was responsible for it. When the Cyclops, Polyphemus, returns from his pasture, he discovers that sailors and impolitely asks if they might
Polyphemus is the most populous Cyclopes. He is described as being a one-eyed cannibalistic giant. In Book Nine of the Odyssey, Polyphemus is encountered when Odysseus decides to explore the land the Cyclopes inhabits. This inflicts trouble upon Odysseus and his crew members due to how Homer has envisioned the Cyclopes. Homer has directly characterized the Cyclopes, Polyphemus as a one-eyed monster giant who is the son of Poseidon. The Cyclopes value hospitality matters and this is shown by, “the relationship between host and guest was sacred, one so special that Zeus himself was responsible for it. When the Cyclops, Polyphemus, returns from his pasture, he discovers that sailors and impolitely asks if they might