Cyclops

First of all, Odyssey is shown as a very clever and resourceful man, who can pretend to be friendly, if necessary, but then ruthlessly engage in violence. Because the Cyclops were considered a rough and uncivilized race of giants, Homer gave the moral right to the superior race of the Greeks to hunt for a goat on their territory, break and enter into the private property of the cave, snatch food and, ultimately, appropriate…

found in Book 9 when Odysseus is speaking to the Phaeacians, telling them of his journey filled with trials and tribulations. In line 225 or Book 9, Odysseus begins to share the misfortune he and his crew encountered when meeting Polyphemus, the Cyclops. In summary, Polyphemus was not thrilled that Odysseus and his men had taken his cheese, goats, and were waiting inside of his cave when he returned in hopes of receiving a gift of hospitality. Polyphemus, unhappy and inhospitable, traps them in…

When he walked amongst the mortals, he wore the guise of an old bearded man who most times carried his trademark trident. On his command, the oceans rose up in violence or were calm and placid and they often were a reflection of his moods and emotions. Poseidon was the creator of all sea life, including the sea monsters such as the Cetacean, Sea Serpents and the Kraken. He was also the creator of all the equine. The horse was very special to Poseidon and is seen in the waves as the crashed upon…

entering the isle of the lotus eaters, and stumbled across Circe, a powerful witch. One of the many trials that Odysseus faces includes escaping the Cyclops, Polyphemus. Odysseus sails to an island, where he finds a cave where the Cyclops lives. He and his men enter the cave, where the Cyclops traps them inside with him and his sheep. The Cyclops devours a few of Odysseus’s men, and they begin to lose hope of escaping. Odysseus must come up with a plan of escape, and save his men. Odysseus…

known as Big Dan, a one eyed man they met at the restaurant they ate at. Big Dan informed them he knew a way to make good money and they trusted him. They went out to a picnic and Big Dan was creating lies on how to make money. Big Dan is like the Cyclops in the odyssey because they both have one eye and they both don’t show hospitality towards the men. They listen to him, but then Big Dan grabs a branch and hit them on their head and then steal their money. In the third trail Everett faces his…

Before he conked out, he asked Odysseus his name. “Nobody,” replied our master. “Well, Mr. Nobody, I like you,” said the Cyclops drowsily. “In fact, I like you so much that I’m going to do you a favor. I’ll eat you last.” said Polyphemus while me and the other men are watching them having a conversation and trapped inside the cave of Polyphemus. During our journey of going home, The sight of him brought us Greeks to fullest attention. He was as big as a barn, with a single glaring eye in the…

227) Odysseus escapes the Cyclops in part by naming himself Nobody, a cunning act resembling humility; however, at the last moment he declares his real name to the Cyclops in order to be renowned for the act. The Cyclops then brings a curse upon him and his crew by praying to Poseidon, which proves to be the ultimate setback for Odysseus and his men. In seeking glory, Odysseus…

later realizing his mistakes he called back his men, later getting sent off on his journey by the wrath of the gods. Odysseus later facing obstacles that were beyond his imagination now knowing he is capable to overcome them. ¨ lugging it near the cyclops as more…

Even though hospitality is a big theme in this book, Polyphemus showed the exact opposite of hospitality. Polyphemus is a cyclops who surprisingly turns out to be one of Poseidon's children. Odysseus and his shipmates encounter him on his way home to Ithika. They land on the island where the cyclops lives and they discover his house. Shortly after, Polyphemus arrives at his cave and shuts it, trapping Odysseus and some of his men. To show a sign of peace, Odysseus gives Polyphemus wine. As their…

and a great leader; however Odysseus is also human and therefore, has one major weakness, his curiosity. During their journey, Odysseus and his men come across a cave and decide to enter it, helping themselves to food and drink. After a time, a Cyclops named Polyphemus returned to the cave to see the men stealing his food. Outraged,…