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What name does Odysseus give to the cyclops Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells the Cyclops Polyphemus his name is Noman or Nobody (depending on the translation). By cleverly giving the Cyclops this fake name, Odysseus ensures that when Polyphemus calls for help, he will be misunderstood.Nohby which when the cyclopes said in while in pain sounded like nobodyhe told him it was "nobody""nothing"Nobody
When Cyclops asks Odysseus' name what name does Odysseus give?
Nohbdy
What name does Odysseus give the Cyclops when he first asks?
Nohbdy
What name did Odysseus name the cyclops?
The cyclops was already named Polyphemus. Odysseus did not name the cyclops.
What is the cyclops name?
The cyclops that Odysseus encountered was Polyphemus; in Greek Mythology there were many cyclops.
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