https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b en-us 2022-12-19 21:37:06 UTC 2022-12-21 20:04:25 UTC hello@padlet.com mioster100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425218626 Polyphemus, a monster with an orb-shaped eye in the middle of his forehead, was a cyclops giant who eats people. The meaning of his name is "abounding in songs and legends".  He is the son of Poseidon the god of the sea and later on blinded by Odysseus. ]]> 2022-12-19 21:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425218626 dmnguyenle100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425219059 2022-12-19 21:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425219059 dmnguyenle100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425220958 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rEut6LFnUc]]> 2022-12-19 21:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425220958 mioster100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425221174 In The Odyssey, Odysseus encountered him during his return from the ancient city of Troy. He became trapped in Polyphemus' cave and attempted to escape by giving him strong wine to make him fall asleep, plunging a burning stake into his eye after he dozed off. Additionally, Polyphemus is romantically involved with the nymph Galatea in the novel, being too shy to confront her and "gingerly [guards] her while simultaneously keeping her selfishly to himself." ]]> 2022-12-19 21:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2425221174 mioster100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2426102046 The eye of Polyphemus symbolizes "Polyphemus’s soul and of his mysterious, inner world". He is usually portrayed as unsuccessful in his romance with Galatea and "unaware of his disproportionate size and failings."

In the Odyssey, the major themes of Cyclops include pride and disguise since Polyphemus says to Odysseus that he fears "no man or god because of his strength." Unfortunately, because of Polyphemus' underestimation of Odysseus and his men, he gets tricked and and blinded.]]> 2022-12-20 19:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2426102046 mioster100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2426103759 2022-12-20 19:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2426103759 mioster100 https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2426104250 “Polyphemus.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/topic/Polyphemus-Greek-mythology.

“The Cyclops Polyphemus.” Joy of Museums Virtual Tours, 16 May 2020, https://joyofmuseums.com/artists-index/cyclops-polyphemus/.

“Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers.” Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers, https://study.com/learn/lesson/cyclops-euripedes-summary-themes-analysis.html ]]> 2022-12-20 19:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dmnguyenle100/xetgn0iyewkchf9b/wish/2426104250