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Can cyclops mimic voices?

They can speak in mythology, so one would imagine they could mimic a voice having their own.


Why did the Cyclops have only one eye?

According to the History channel the Cyclops myth may have come from elephant skulls found on the islands around the time of the Greece/Troy wars and Homer. An elephant has a large nostril hole where human eye holes are and could be easily confused to be a human skull with only one eye.According to myth, the Cyclops gave up one eye to their god to gain the ability to see the future, but their god only gave them the ability to see their own death.


What are some famous Roman mythology stories?

One of the most memorable Roman story is the one of the Cyclops, in which Ulysses tricks the monster into his own death. Another one was the story of the Locus Flower.


What noble gift did the Cyclops say he would give to Odysseus?

Ah, the Cyclops, a creature of the ancient tales. He offered a noble gift to Odysseus, a gift that spoke of his strength and power. The Cyclops promised to eat Odysseus last, showing a twisted form of respect in his own unique way.


What customs does Odysseus expect the cyclops to honor?

Odysseus expects the Cyclops to honor the customs of hospitality, known as "xenia," which dictate that hosts should welcome guests and provide them with food and shelter. He also anticipates that the Cyclops will respect the gods and the rituals associated with them, as it was customary for hosts to offer a portion of their goods to the divine. These expectations stem from Odysseus's own cultural values, where such behaviors are seen as fundamental to societal interactions. However, the Cyclops, being a barbaric creature, disregards these customs, leading to dire consequences.

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Why are cyclops feared?

they are fictional so they don't scare me. but according to legend, the Cyclops was a giant, who traded an eye for knowledge of the future, after making the deal with the gods, the gods only gave them knowledge of their own death. So a cyclops warrior was never afraid and a fierce warrior because they didnt fear death.


Can cyclops mimic voices?

They can speak in mythology, so one would imagine they could mimic a voice having their own.


Why did the Cyclops have only one eye?

According to the History channel the Cyclops myth may have come from elephant skulls found on the islands around the time of the Greece/Troy wars and Homer. An elephant has a large nostril hole where human eye holes are and could be easily confused to be a human skull with only one eye.According to myth, the Cyclops gave up one eye to their god to gain the ability to see the future, but their god only gave them the ability to see their own death.


What does a cyclops fish eat?

they eat their own brothers and sisters


What are some famous Roman mythology stories?

One of the most memorable Roman story is the one of the Cyclops, in which Ulysses tricks the monster into his own death. Another one was the story of the Locus Flower.


Why can't Polyphemus get the other cyclops to help him?

Polyphemus is unable to get help from the other cyclops because he is isolated from them on his own island. Additionally, the other cyclops may fear or envy his strength and power, making them unwilling to assist him.


What is the cyclops attitude toward the law?

The cyclops didn't like following rules. They liked to make up their own rules. They weren't scared of the law; they just didn't want to live by it. Besides, Cyclops in mythology represented the tops of volcanoes.


Did Confucianism fear death?

Confucianism is a philosophy; an abstract idea cannot have emotion of its own, therefore it could not fear death and the answer is no.


Why does Odysseus blind instead of kill the cyclops when he has a chance?

The cyclops (Polyphemus) has Odysseus and his men trapped in a cave. There is a large stone covering the entrance to the cave that is too big for Odysseus and his men to move. If he kills the cyclops, they will not be able to get out of the cave.


What would happen if you ate before an anesthetic procedure?

You could choke on your own vomit causing death.


Which Shawnee could supposedly see the future?

Tecumseh Tecumseh supposedly predicted earthquakes and his own death.


What noble gift did the Cyclops say he would give to Odysseus?

Ah, the Cyclops, a creature of the ancient tales. He offered a noble gift to Odysseus, a gift that spoke of his strength and power. The Cyclops promised to eat Odysseus last, showing a twisted form of respect in his own unique way.