Translated by Tony Kline (2004)
Roman mosaic of a cyclopes
(Source: Wikimedia)
The cyclopes lived without any laws or codes. They also kept to themselves. The male cyclopes were in charge of their own wives and children. Cyclopes did not have any skills with which to build ships so they could travel.
The land of the cyclopes was rich in nutrients. Although they did not tend to the land, it would grow anything they wanted.
Odysseus made sure to bring the wine he had received in a previous encounter. The wine will play an important part.
"Good sir, do not refuse us: respect the gods. We are suppliants and Zeus protects visitors and suppliants, Zeus the god of guests, who follows the steps of sacred travelers." Odysseus
The cyclopes couldn't care less about Zeus.
The cyclopes thought they could fool Odysseus. Odysseus is very wise when it comes to creatures. However, the cyclopes ate his crew. It was as easy as eating unmoving food.
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