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the Cyclops, Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, the sea god. after pride got the better of Odysseus and he called out his name (and his father's name, and his country) to the him, the Cyclops prayed to his father that he may not reach his home alive, or that if the gods willed him to return alive, that he return in a bad state, with his home ruined. It was the prayer of Polyphemus that led to the deaths of all of Odysseus' men and his returning to the suitors eating him, his son Telemachus and his wife Penelope out of house and home.
if he hadn't called out his name, the Cyclops couldn't have cursed him. Untill then he thought his name was 'Nobody".
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CoachTelling Polyphemus his name allowed the Cyclops to later curse Odysseus to Poseidon, causing further obstacles in his journey home as the god sought revenge for blinding his son. It also enabled Polyphemus to call upon his father's aid which delayed Odysseus' return to Ithaca.
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Which trait does Odysseus demonstrate by lying about his name to the Cyclops?
Odysseus demonstrates cunning and cleverness by lying to the Cyclops about his name. This trait allows him to outwit the Cyclops and successfully escape from captivity.
What foolish thing does Odysseus say to the Cyclops that demonstrates excessive pride?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is "Nobody." When he blinds the Cyclops, the Cyclops calls for help by saying "Nobody is hurting me," which leads the others to believe that no one is attacking him. Odysseus' pride in outsmarting the Cyclops causes him to reveal his true name, which ultimately leads to further danger for him and his men.
What valueable trait does Odysseus to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus used his intelligence and cunningness to outsmart the Cyclops, Polyphemus. By cleverly convincing Polyphemus that his name was "Nobody" and blinding him while he was drunk, Odysseus was able to escape from the Cyclops's cave.
Why does Odysseus refuse to leave instead of stealing from the cyclops and just getting away?
Odysseus refuses to leave because he wants to know the Cyclops' name. In Greek culture, knowing one's name gives you power over them. By staying, Odysseus hopes to learn the name of the Cyclops and use it to gain an advantage or seek revenge in the future.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the cyclops when he had the chance?
Odysseus does not kill the cyclops when he had the chance because he needed the cyclops to move the large stone blocking the exit of the cave. If he had killed the cyclops, he and his men would have been trapped inside the cave with no way out. Odysseus also wanted to learn the cyclops' name and establish a sense of hospitality before revealing his true identity.
