The Odyssey (Cyclopes)

   In The Odyssey we read about a people known as the Cyclopes.  The Cyclopes are not human.  They are described in a way that makes you think of them as giants, which have a mind that can understand, reason, etc.  They appear to be very cruel and horrid.
  For a part of this report I will share my opinion on weather or not they have a civilization.  I believe that the Cyclopes do have a civilization, but not as we know it.  Although they do not gather together, live in a village, sell merchandise, etc.  They do appear to get along together.  Their species does not seem to have broken into factions, but rather, they seem to have adapted to living in the same area.  These are the reasons why I believe that the Cyclopes do have a civilization.
 

  Now I would like to talk about Odysseus and the Cyclops named, Polyphemus.  In the Odyssey we are are told of a man named, Odysseus.  Odysseus was traveling back home after fighting in the Trojan war for ten years.  He and his men encounter many dangers during their journey back home and one of those dangers is their encounter with the Cyclops, Polyphemus.
  Odysseus and his men go to the cave of Polyphemus to see is he is a friend or foe.  He turns out to be a foe and everyday he eats two of Odysseus's men.  Odysseus comes up with a plan of escape and they poke out the giant's eye.  Next, they hide underneath of the Cyclops' sheep and escape to their ship.  Once they reach their ship, Odysseus tells the giant his real name, Ulysses.  The monster is terribly angry and tries to kill them again.  Luckily, he does not succeed and they get away.
   Thank you very much for reading, and don't forget to tell me what you think!