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Did Odysseus and his men escape the cave of the cyclops?
The cave that Odysseus and his men found when they landed on the Island of the Cyclopes belongs to Polyphemus. Odysseus decided to stay in the cave until its owner returned. When Polyphemus returned and saw the intruders, he ate Odysseus' men.
Why do Odysseus and his men enter Polyphemus cave?
Odysseus and his men enter Polyphemus' cave seeking food and hospitality, not realizing the danger that awaits them. They are trapped inside the cave by Polyphemus and must find a way to escape.
How many men does Odysseus take to the cave?
Odysseus takes 12 of his best men with him to the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus.
Why does odysseus lead his men into polyphemus cave?
Odysseus leads his men into Polyphemus' cave seeking shelter, unaware that it belongs to a dangerous Cyclops. He is driven by the instinct to protect his crew and find a place of refuge after their ship is destroyed in a storm. However, this decision ultimately sets off a chain of events that result in a perilous encounter with Polyphemus.
Did Cave men ride dinosoaurs?
No, cave man did not ride dinosaurs instead they walked everywhere, dinosaurs were not on earth at this time.
Why did Odysseus and twelve of his men enter the cyclopes cave?
to get the golden fleece
Why did Odysseus and his men escape the cave?
Why? Because the Cyclopes was going to eat them. :)
What was odysseus' responsibilities when he reached the land of the cyclopes?
To get his men out of the cave safe.
How does Odysseus get his men past the monster?
If you mean past the cyclopes; he blinds it then he and his remaining men, (the cyclopes ate some) clutch onto the bellies of sheep, and leave the cave in that most graceful fashion.
Did Odysseus and his men escape the cave of the cyclops?
The cave that Odysseus and his men found when they landed on the Island of the Cyclopes belongs to Polyphemus. Odysseus decided to stay in the cave until its owner returned. When Polyphemus returned and saw the intruders, he ate Odysseus' men.
What do Odysseus' men want to do after they first enter the cyclops' cave?
Odysseus' men want to steal the cheese and run away on their ships.
What do Odysseus men want to do after they first enter the cyclops cave?
Odysseus' men want to steal the cheese and run away on their ships.
What do Odysseus' men want to do after they first enter the cyclops cave?
Odysseus' men want to steal the cheese and run away on their ships.
How many men did Odysseus lose to the cyclopes'?
When the cyclopes first returns, he eats two of Odysseus's men on the spot, later two more are eaten. A total of four men
What was the story the cyclops about from The Odyssey?
The cyclops Polyphemus from The Odyssey appears in book nine. Odysseus and his men land the island of the Cyclopes and finds a cave filled with food and other provisions. Polyphemus returns and finds Odysseus and his men in the cave and ultimately kills six men. When Polyphemus falls asleep, Odysseus drives a stake into his eye and escapes.
Who is Polyphemous in The Odyssey?
Polyphemus is a Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his men in a cave in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. He is blinded by Odysseus and his men as they escape, leading to Poseidon's anger towards Odysseus. Polyphemus is a symbol of the dangers that the hero faces on his journey home.
Why does Odysseus insist that the men enter the cyclops's cave?
If I remember right, Odysseus insists that the men go in there so that the Cyclops would give them 'guest-gifts' .
