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Odysseus did not trust the cyclops. Polyphemus might have attempted to smash the ship to ensure that there was no means of escape.

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Q: Why does Odysseus lie and say that his ship was smashed when the cyclops asks its location?
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When Cyclops asks Odysseus' name what name does Odysseus give?

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What name does Odysseus give the Cyclops when he first asks?

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What motivates Cyclops to ask Poseidon to interfere with Odysseuss journey home?

Cyclops asks Poseidon to interfere with Odysseus's journey home out of revenge for blinding him. The Cyclops, Polyphemus, holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding him and believes that his father, Poseidon, will assist him in seeking vengeance.


How does Odysseus use his cleverness in the Cycloops?

Odysseus uses his cleverness in the Cyclops episode by introducing himself as "Nobody," so when he blinds the Cyclops, Polyphemus, and asks for help, Polyphemus tells the other Cyclopes that "Nobody" is hurting him. This cunning plan helps Odysseus escape by making the other Cyclopes believe Polyphemus is not in danger.


What lie did Odysseus tell the cyclopes?

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What does the Cyclops ask his Father Poseidon to do for him?

In the Odyssey by Homer Polyphemus, the cyclops asked Poseidon to make sure Odysseus never got home, and that he should lose all his men, so he would wander trying to find his way home alone.Hope that's good enough!kill odesyeus for revengeHe asks to take the barrel to the ship without getting caught by Odysseus


What is the cyclops curse on Odysseus?

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What does Odysseus say when Polyphemus asks him for his name?

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He tells him is name is Nohbdy. "Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!" -Polyphemus or Cyclops


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