When the other Cyclops came to help, they asked what was wrong. In distress, Polyphemus called out to the other Cyclops on the island. Odysseus ingeniously told him, “Outis” which means “Nobody.” Once Polyphemus had fallen into an intoxicated sleep, Odysseus stabbed him in the eye, blinding the Cyclops. Chatting amicably and drunkenly, Polyphemus asked Odysseus for his name. When Polyphemus returned, Odysseus got the Cyclops very drunk in the Cyclops’ own store of wine. Odysseus was very famous among Greek heroes for his cleverness and cunning mind.
So, Odysseus, “wiliest of men,” devised a plan. A giant boulder too heavy to move sealed the entrance. While sailing home, Odysseus and his crew were trapped in a cave by Polyphemus, the Cyclops. For Odysseus, it should have been similar, but instead, it took him ten years. For other Greeks, returning from the Trojan war, the journey was a short sail across the Aegean Sea, perhaps a week. Unlike other Greek heroes, Odysseus’ pride did not cause his death - just a lot of unnecessary toil. Odysseus Ulysses (Odysseus) Shipwrecked by Tako Hajo Jelgersma, via the British Museum Achilles’ excessive pride ( hubris) was a warning for Greek heroes.Ģ. And so, as Achilles approached the Trojan walls, he was struck down by Paris’ arrow, guided by the God Apollo. However, since Troy was not fated to fall by the hands of Achilles, the gods saw fit to end Achilles’ life. In grief and rage, Achilles wreaked havoc on the Trojan plains. Achilles was thrown into despair at the death of his φίλος, which means “beloved.” However, whilst Patroclus was winning glory on the battlefield - and what’s more, while wearing Achilles’ own armor - he was killed.
Reluctantly, Achilles agreed.Īchilles Removing Patroclus’ Body From the Battlefield, print by Léon Davent, 16th century, via the MET Museum He repeatedly begged Achilles to let him go in Achilles’ stead and lead the Myrmidons into battle. “Someday, I swear, a yearning for Achilles will strike Achaea’s sons and all your armies! when your hordes of fighters drop and die Then- then you will tear your heart out, desperate, raging that you disgraced the best of the Achaeans!”ĭue to countless losses, Achilles’ right-hand man Patroclus became increasingly distressed. Please check your inbox to activate your subscription Thank you!
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