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Summary

Polyphemus is the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, one of the Cyclopes described in Homer's Odyssey.

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primary literary source
The Odyssey provides the foundational narrative of the encounter between Odysseus and Polyphemus in Book IX.
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father of the subject
Poseidon is the Olympian god of the sea and the father of Polyphemus, whose wrath against Odysseus is fueled by the blinding of his son.
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antagonist and captor
Odysseus is the hero of the Odyssey who blinds Polyphemus to escape his cave, triggering the god Poseidon's long-term vengeance.
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mother of the subject
Thoosa is a sea nymph and the mother of Polyphemus, representing his lineage as a creature of the sea.
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mythological race of the subject
Polyphemus is the most famous member of the Cyclopes, a race of one-eyed giants known for their lawlessness and isolation.
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pseudonym used by Odysseus
Odysseus tricks Polyphemus by calling himself 'Noman' (Outis), which prevents the other Cyclopes from helping Polyphemus when he cries out that 'Noman' is hurting him.
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object of unrequited love
In later classical literature, Polyphemus is depicted as a lovesick giant who unsuccessfully pursues the sea nymph Galatea.
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