Story · Greek Mythology · 4 chapters
Odysseus and the Cyclops
On his way home from Troy, Odysseus was trapped by the Cyclops Polyphemus, whom he blinded and escaped by calling himself 'Nobody' (Outis), so the other Cyclopes did not come when they heard 'Nobody is doing this' [S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗.
historical mythology
Ancient Greek religion is a historical religion. Its myths are attested in primary literary and material sources; disagreements between authors (Hesiod vs. Orphic vs. local cults) are preserved as variants, not resolved.
The Cave
Sources[S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗
The Blinding
Sources[S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗
'Nobody'
He called himself Outis (Nobody) to outwit the others [S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗.
Sources[S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗
The Wrath
Poseidon (Polyphemus's father) cursed Odysseus's journey home [S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗.
Sources[S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗
Primary sources[S3]S3 · Homer, Odysseyc. 725 BCEtextOpen source ↗