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What were the tricks played by Odysseus?
Odysseus plays a trick on the Cyclops by blinding it, and by giving him a false name of No body. He tricks the cyclops by having the men tie sheep to them, so the cyclops wouldn't feel his men.Ê
How is Odysseus able to wound Polyphemus?
He tricks him and ties him with a rope i think in a ramp. Then he pokes him in the eye and starts bleeding really bad!
What is Odysseus known for?
Guilecraft: shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deceptioncraftiness: the quality of being craftytrickery: the use of tricks to deceive someone
When the giant Cyclops asked Odysseus his name what name did Odysseus give to him?
Odysseus told the Cyclops his name was "Noman" (or no one in the literal Greek) as in Nobody so he tricks him. When Polyphemus cries out to his fellow Cyclopes for help he says "Noman is killing me." One of his fellows says that if "no man" is killing him, it must be illness (a divine affliction).
The interaction between Odysseus and the Cyclops is?
When the cyclops Polyphemus first finds Odysseus and his men he pretends to welcome them. Polyphemus then traps them in his cave and eats two of the men. Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name is 'Nobody' and he then tricks the giant into drinking wine. Polyphemus drinks until he falls asleep and Odysseus and his men drive a stake through his eye. They then strap themselves to the bottom of livestock to escape the cave.
What were the tricks played by Odysseus?
Odysseus plays a trick on the Cyclops by blinding it, and by giving him a false name of No body. He tricks the cyclops by having the men tie sheep to them, so the cyclops wouldn't feel his men.Ê
What is a character who outwits other characters by means of tricks such as liescheating and disguises?
Odysseus
Who helps oddysseus survive circe's tricks?
Hermes.
How is Odysseus shows his cleverness with the cyclops?
he tricks the cyclops into thinking his name is "nobhdy" to escape the island
What clever tricks might seashells do to survive?
seashells are already dead
What character trait helps Odysseus defeat cyclops?
Cunning and cleverness help Odysseus defeat the Cyclops Polyphemus in Homer's "The Odyssey." Odysseus tricks the Cyclops into getting drunk, then blinds him while he sleeps to escape from his cave.
Why collect coins on Mario bros Wii?
to get more lives and survive bowser's tricks
How is Odysseus able to wound Polyphemus?
He tricks him and ties him with a rope i think in a ramp. Then he pokes him in the eye and starts bleeding really bad!
What is Odysseus known for?
Guilecraft: shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deceptioncraftiness: the quality of being craftytrickery: the use of tricks to deceive someone
What details of this speech show that Polyphemus is far less clever than Odysseus?
Polyphemus is easily outwitted by Odysseus when the latter tricks him by giving a false name ("Nobody"). Additionally, Polyphemus falls for Odysseus' plan by believing that the sheep in his flock are actually his men escaping. Lastly, his boastfulness and lack of insight make him vulnerable to Odysseus' cunning tactics.
Where in the Odyssey does Odysseus show both bravery and intelligence?
Odysseus's display of bravery and intelligence can be seen when he devises the plan to defeat the cyclops Polyphemus in Book 9 of the Odyssey. By introducing himself as "Nobody" and then blinding the cyclops before escaping, Odysseus showcases both his cleverness and courage in the face of danger.
When the giant Cyclops asked Odysseus his name what name did Odysseus give to him?
Odysseus told the Cyclops his name was "Noman" (or no one in the literal Greek) as in Nobody so he tricks him. When Polyphemus cries out to his fellow Cyclopes for help he says "Noman is killing me." One of his fellows says that if "no man" is killing him, it must be illness (a divine affliction).
