It was efficient.It struck fear into the hearts of the suitors.Antinous deserved it.
he said that he didnt want to be seen with her for fear that her father would get mad
odysseus tells the cyclops that his name is nobody
He got over confident, and wanted Polyphemus to spread the word on who defeated him, so other creatures would fear him. He did not think, however, that Polyphemus would instead tell his father (Poseidon) to get revenge on Odysseus.
Polyphemus called Odysseus a fool and indicated that he had no fear of Zeus because the Cyclopes were stronger than he was, and that he would only give them traditional hospitality if he felt like doing so (which he did not)
Odysseus' men were "gripped by fear " because of the wolves and mountain lions.
he feared the normal.
Odysseus' greatest fear is that he won't return home to see his family again. Of course, throughout the Oddyssey he has many more fears.
Odysseus' greatest fear is that he won't return home to see his family again. Of course, throughout the Oddyssey he has many more fears.
Cyclops proves he has no fear of Odysseus by taunting him and boasting about his strength and power, even after Odysseus blinds him and narrowly escapes. Despite the danger Odysseus presents, Cyclops remains defiant and unafraid, showing his arrogance and lack of respect for the hero.
Odysseus seems to fear a death in obscurity, where no one will know his fate, nor sing his praises like that of Achilles. Further he will never have had a chance to see his beloved wife or son again.
after the men ate it the will forget home (ithaca)
It was efficient.It struck fear into the hearts of the suitors.Antinous deserved it.
Odysseus' men are compared to in the poem as "Terrible falcons from eyries" because of the anger and fear struck upon them as Athena's shield appeared in the hall.
Odysseus did not want to agitate his men and he didn't want them to go belowdeck for fear that Scylla might destroy them all. So, he didn't warn them.
Odysseus encourages his men by reminding them of their victory against Polyphemus, the Cyclops, and telling them that they will be just as victorious this day as they were then. Odysseus gives them orders and tells them to trust in his leadership.
he said that he didnt want to be seen with her for fear that her father would get mad