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Q: How did Poseidon punish the Phaeacians for helping Odysseus?
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How does Poseidon react when he discovers that the Phaiakians have aided Odysseus in reaching Ithaca?

When Poseidon spots Odysseus in Ithaca, he becomes enraged at the Phaeacians for assisting his nemesis. He complains to Zeus, who allows him to punish the Phaeacians


What does Zeus allow for the first time with the Phaeacians?

He allows Poseidon to punish them for being good hosts


How did Poseidon try to punish Odysseus?

Poseidon tried to punish Odysseus by laying a curse on him, saying that he (Odysseus) would never set foot on Ithaca without divine intervention (help from the gods).


What did Poseidon punish Odysseus with?

he punished him with slavery (not that sure but that is what i remeber.)


Why did Odysseus fight Poseidon?

Odysseus didn't directly fight Poseidon, he fought the effects of the wrath of Poseidon. This was since Odysseus blinded the son of Poseidon, Polyphemus, and told him his name. Therefore, Polyphemus prayed to his father, asking him to punish Oeysseus.


What did Odysseus do to be punished with wandering around the sea so long?

He stabbed Phoyphemos in the eye and Polyphemos was Poseidon's son so Poseidon told Zeus to punish Odysseus.


Did Polyphemus pray to Zeus to seek revenge against Odysseus?

Yes, Polyphemus did pray to his father Poseidon, not Zeus, seeking revenge against Odysseus for blinding him. Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, and he proceeded to punish Odysseus for his actions.


What is ironic about the curse polyphemus calls down on Odysseus in The Odyssey?

The irony in Polyphemus's curse on Odysseus is that he unknowingly calls on Poseidon to exact revenge on himself. Polyphemus is unaware that Odysseus is disguised as "Nobody" when Odysseus blinds him, leading Polyphemus to ask Poseidon to punish "Nobody." This irony contributes to the cunning and cleverness of Odysseus in escaping the Cyclops.


How did Zeus punish odysseus?

harshly


What does Odysseus say to taunt the Cyclops?

Odysseus taunts the Cyclops by revealing his real name, claiming that he will tell others about the Cyclops's hostile actions and cruelty, and suggesting that the Cyclops is weaker than expected because of his defeat.


How does Odysseus punish the unfaithful maids?

he kills them


What does Polyphemus ask for in his prayer?

Polyphemus prays for vengeance against Odysseus after being blinded by him. He asks his father, the sea god Poseidon, to curse Odysseus and ensure he faces many hardships on his journey.