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alx54
alx54
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High School - 9th Grade

What was the Cyclops' prayer in "The Odyssey"?

What was the prayer that the cyclops Polyphemus prayed to his father Poseidon?

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Posted by alx54 on Friday November 28, 2008 at 8:52 PM and tagged with cyclops, prayer, the odyssey.

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  1. troutmiller Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    Polyphemus prayed to his father Poseidon that Odysseus never get home.  If he did make it home, let it be many years away.  He also prayed for Odysseus to lose all of his men/companions.  Then once he arrived home, he was to face "bitter days."  All of these prayers were granted.  It took him 10 years to return, all his men were killed, and the suitors were taking over his home/wife.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/odyssey/summary
    http://www.enotes.com/odyssey/themes

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    Posted by troutmiller on Saturday November 29, 2008 at 12:09 PM