Polyphemus
noun
Poly·phe·mus
ˌpä-lə-ˈfē-məs 
: a Cyclops whom Odysseus blinds in order to escape from his cave
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The tale includes iconic stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Character descriptions and roles are being kept hidden in the cave of Polyphemus.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Fans also persuaded Homer to make Polyphemus a one-eyed giant rather than completely sightless.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2021
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Character descriptions and roles are being kept hidden in the cave of Polyphemus.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Fans also persuaded Homer to make Polyphemus a one-eyed giant rather than completely sightless.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2021
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“Polyphemus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Polyphemus. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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