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Polyphemus the Cyclops

Polyphemus the Cyclops. By:. Nick Markey. About the Sculpture. Made in the late Hellenistic or Roman period about 150 B.C. Height: 38.3 cm Made of marble Broken off at the neck From a collection when Odysseus blinded the Cyclops. Who is Polyphemus?.

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Polyphemus the Cyclops

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  1. Polyphemus the Cyclops By: Nick Markey

  2. About the Sculpture • Made in the late Hellenistic or Roman period about 150 B.C. • Height: 38.3 cm • Made of marble • Broken off at the neck • From a collection when Odysseus blinded the Cyclops

  3. Who is Polyphemus? • Cyclops that trapped Odysseus and his crew • Ate flesh of any kind • Son of Poseidon • Blinded by Odysseus • Mythical semi-human monster in huge proportions, had one eye in the center of his forehead

  4. Comparison Polyphemus the Cyclops Greek Titan

  5. Alike Different • Both are mythical destructive monsters • Feared creatures • Enormous in size and strength • Kill anything that is a threat to them • One is from Roman and one is from Greek Mythology • Titans attacked for power but Polyphemus would attack in self defense

  6. Polyphemus’ Role in the Odyssey • Captures Odysseus and his men • Odysseus and his men sharpened a pole to blind the Cyclops • They got him drunk off wine and blinded him • The Cyclops was forced to move the boulder and the men all escaped • Polyphemus prayed to his father Poseidon to send them a curse and for the rest of their journey Poseidon was their enemy

  7. The End

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