Encounter with the Cyclops from "summary" of The Odyssey by Homer
When the sun sank and darkness fell, the crew landed their ship on the shore of a vast island. Curious to see what kind of people lived there, Odysseus chose a dozen of his best men to accompany him on an exploration of the land. Soon they came upon a cave, which they entered without hesitation. Inside, they found an abundance of cheese and milk, evidence of a shepherd's dwelling. As they waited for the owner to return, hunger gnawed at their bellies. When the Cyclops Polyphemus came home, he proved to be a monster of a man, with only one eye in the middle of his forehead. Shocked and terrified, the men hid in the shadows as the Cyclops lit a fire and began to prepare his evening meal. Determined to make his presence known, Odysseus approached the giant and pleaded for his hospitality. But the Cyclops showed no mercy. Instead, he devoured two of Odysseus' men, washing them down with great gulps of wine. Helpless and horrified, the remaining men watched in horror as their comrades met a gruesome end. Day after day, the Cyclops continued to feast ...
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