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When Odysseus had injured Polyphemus by pinning his eye with a wooden stick, he revealed his identity to him, in which Polyphemus later tattled the incident to his father, Poseidon. Poseidon made his journey home really hard, hence the events of The Odyssey.
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How is Odysseus smart?
Odysseus was smart by not only his wits and brains but with the help of the greek gods.
Who did Odysseus anger?
He angered the Greek gods. He said that he didn't need their help in the surprise attack before. This angered the gods, including posiden. he also angered the cyclops exactly he angered posidons son who told posidon to curse oddyseus
What specific powers does Odysseus the Greek hero have?
No specific powers. He was a king, very resourceful, and he spoke with the gods, which was not uncommon in the Greek myths.
When was Anger of the Gods created?
Anger of the Gods was created in 2003.
What is Calypso's reaction to having to let Odysseus go?
Initially, Calypso becomes angry, but does not want to anger the gods by disobeying and ultimately agrees to let him go.
What ancient Greek beliefs regaurding the gods military might and respect for strangers does Odysseus express in his words to the Cyclopes?
Greek rule of hospitality
Does Poseidon have a son named Odysseus?
No, Poseidon does not have a son named Odysseus. Odysseus is the son of Laertes and Anticlea. Poseidon is one of the major Greek gods and is the god of the sea and earthquakes.
How do Odysseus's men disobey him?
In the epic tale of the Odyssey there is a part in which Odysseus crew are ordered to stay and pray to the Gods for their help, instead, they are scared of starving and decide to kill some nearby animals to eat them, which were property of the God of Sun, thus, provoking the anger of the Gods.
Is Odysseus challenging journey a result of his own actions based on free will or fated by the Greek gods and goddesses?
It was based on the gods and goddesses because they each prevented and helped Odysseus prevail in his 10 year journey home.
Why did the other Cyclopes refuse to help Polyphemus?
The other Cyclopes refused to help Polyphemus because they believed he was being punished by the gods for his mistreatment of Odysseus and his men. They did not want to anger the gods by interfering in the situation.
What role does Helios play in the odyssey?
In the Odyssey, Helios is the sun god who owns a herd of sacred cattle. When Odysseus' men eat the cattle despite being warned not to, it angers Helios, leading to their destruction and further complicating Odysseus' journey. Helios' anger symbolizes the consequences of disrespecting the gods in Greek mythology.
What is calypso reaction to having to let Odysseus go?
Initially, Calypso becomes angry, but does not want to anger the gods by disobeying and ultimately agrees to let him go.
