What obstacles does Poseidon create for Odysseus?
Odysseus Has a Run-In With the Cyclops Monster During Odysseus’ journey home, he is said to have blinded Polyphemus, the Cyclos monster who just happened to be Poseidon’s son. When Odysseus and his men were on the journey home, they encountered a terrible storm which, incidentally, was started by Poseidon.
Why does the god Poseidon despise Odysseus?
Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, despises Odysseus because of what Odysseus did to his son, Polythemus, otherwise known as the cyclops because of his one eye. Odysseus and his crew land on an island and find a cave full of lifestock that they proceed to kill and eat, little knowing that Polythemus owned them.
How did Poseidon hinder Odysseus?
The god Poseidon does everything he can to prevent Odysseus returning to Ithaca. His greed gets him trapped in the Cyclops’ cave, and his pride causes him to reveal his name to the Cyclops, who calls down Poseidon’s wrath. He succumbs to the temptation of luxury and stays with Circe for a full year.
What was Odysseus biggest obstacle?
Odysseus faces a number of challenges on his way home, including:
- sailors captivated by the lotus-eaters.
- a battle with Polyphemus, a cyclops.
- a storm sent by Poseidon.
- an encounter with a witch.
- being captivated by the Sirens.
- encounters with the monsters Scylla and Charybdis.
- punishment by Zeus.
Was Athena Poseidon wife?
ATHENE (Athena) The goddess of warcraft was, according to some, the daughter of Poseidon and Tritonis (contrary to the usual account in which she springs fully-grown from the head of Zeus). She was a daughter of Poseidon and Demeter. PROTEUS An elderly sea-god who was the son and seal-herder of Poseidon.
What did Poseidon do to Odysseus in the Odyssey?
However, Poseidon is also an angry god, and even Odysseus’ benefactor, Athena, knows that Odysseus’ hubris was wrong. The gods allow Poseidon to punish Odysseus severely for his arrogance, so Poseidon uses his incredible power over the ocean to teach Odysseus humility and respect for the gods.
Why did Poseidon destroy the Phaecians fleet?
When the Phaecians found the shipwrecked sailor and took him home, Poseidon destroyed their fleet for giving aid to his enemy. According to some stories, even after Odysseus returned to Ithaca the sea god was not finished with him.
How did Odysseus get killed by the sea god?
According to some stories, even after Odysseus returned to Ithaca the sea god was not finished with him. Later legends claimed that the famous sailor made a pilgrimage to appease Poseidon, but was eventually killed by a spear tipped with a poisonous stingray barb through the sea god’s machinations.
How did Polyphemus punish Odysseus in the Odyssey?
Next, Odysseus and his men get trapped in the lair of Polyphemus, who eats some of the men. Odysseus blinds Polyphemus, and the cyclops calls out to his father Poseidon, who sends a storm to punish Odysseus. Later, Odysseus refers to the encounter with… (The entire section contains 2 answers and 822 words.)