I can't resist, I'm like trump on the stage of the World Cup . I MUST recount my favorite Exploit of Odysseus, because, generally, most folks have already been introduced to it .
Polyphemus (pronounced po-LEE-fih-muss) was furious that Odysseus and his crew had tried to steal his foodstuffs and was set to DEVOUR Odysseus and his entire crew . Odysseus ignited the tip of his spear and threw it at Polyphemus' good and ONLY eye . He SCREAMED in PAIN and demanded Odysseus's name . Odysseus didn't miss a beat and called out I am "NOBODY" .
Odysseus returned to his ship and Polyphemus went to his father Poseidon, and BEGGED him for redress . Poseidon aske "Who did this to you ?" Polyphemus was HONEST and returned >NOBODY, did this to me" Poseidon was skeptical, "NOBODY" did this ? Polyphemus was sent away in disgrace and humiliation, UNBELIEVED by his own Dad .
Odysseus = the DEFINITION of "Being able to think on your feet" .
How GREAT is Odysseus ????
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