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Which god supported Odysseus most?
The god Poseidon is angry with Odysseus for most of the Odyssey. Odysseus blinds the cyclops Polyphemus who is the son of Poseidon. Poseidon therefore tries repeatedly to take revenge on Odysseus during his journey home.
Which god is most against Odyssey?
It is believed that Poseidon is the most antagonistic god towards Odysseus in the epic poem "The Odyssey." Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and continuously tries to thwart Odysseus' journey home by causing storms and obstacles.
What has had the biggest influence on the route Odysseus takes home?
Shortly after leaving Troy on his way home Odysseus has a run in with the Cyclops Poylphemus - who wants to eat most of Odysseus' crew. Odysseus isn't happy about this, he plays a trick on Polyphemus which ends up with Polyphemus blind and Odysseus escaping with most of his crew uneaten. The trouble is: Polyphemus is the son of Poseidon, and Poseidon is the god of the ocean. If you are plannning a major sea voyage, it is a good idea not to annoy the god of the ocean before you start. The god of the ocean can make big trouble for people on ships. Poseidon is the biggest influence on the route Odysseus takes home - Poseidon doesn't want Odysseus to arrive, and does everything in his power to make things difficult for him. If you are a god of the ocean, and the chap you don't like is on a ship - there is a lot you can do to annoy him.
What keeps Odysseus from returning home quickly?
What kept Odysseus from getting home was the God's because Odysseus did not respect their power. That made the Gods angry. ~an eleven year old mythology wiz
Did all of the gods want Odysseus to return home?
No, Poseidon (God of the sea) did not want Odysseus to return home to Ithaca because Odysseus blinded his son the cyclops Polythemus. The fates had declared that Odysseus would not return home until he had suffered many trials.
Which greek god made it difficult for Odysseus to travel home?
Poseidon, because Odysseus had blinded his Cyclops son Polyphemus.
Who is the god that constantly torments Odysseus and his men?
The god who constantly torments Odysseus and his men is Poseidon, the god of the sea and earthquakes. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and seeks to prevent him from returning home to Ithaca.
Which god is angry at Odysseus and tries to prevent him from returning home?
Posiedon is angry with Odysseus because he blinded his son, the cyclops Polyphemus.
What god does Odysseus upset and why?
Odysseus upsets the god Poseidon in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. This act incurs Poseidon's wrath, causing him to hinder Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca and prolong his suffering.
What did the wind god do to help Odysseus return home safely?
The keeper of the winds, Aeolus, gave Odysseus a bag filled with wind so he can reach Ithaca, his home, faster.
Why did Odysseus's men die when returning home from Troy?
They ate the sun god's cattle.
Which god is angry at Odysseus when the Odyssey begins and tries to prevent him from getting home?
Poseidon
