Introduction
Many obstacles awaited Odysseus on their long journey home. Odysseus’s team and himself were suffering, going through difficulties, coincidences, and the influence of other gods. At the same time, it is unlikely that the same path would have awaited him before meeting with cyclops Polyphemus, since it was partly his actions that led to anger and confrontation with the gods. Because of causing harm to others Odysseus and his team face negative consequences.
Main body
Poseidon begins to resist the path of Odysseus’ home precisely since he hurt his son Polyphemus. Odysseus knocked out the sight of the cyclops Polyphemus, however, much of his actions were due to the attitude of the cyclops to him and his team and the direct threat to life. At the same time, it was the harming of the cyclops that led to Poseidon’s wrath. Circe helps Odysseus with recommendations, guiding him and suggesting ways, such as consultation with the underworld. At the same time, Aeolus refuses to re-help the Odyssey and the team after realizing that they have a confrontation with other gods. Therefore, it was the events with the cyclops Polyphemus that led to several tragic consequences, including deaths in the team and many adverse events.
Conclusion
In conclusion, events were not predetermined for Odysseus by fate before the meeting with the cyclops since most of the consequences arose precisely because of the confrontation with the gods. His decision to blind the cyclops Polyphemus in the cave saved part of his team at the time but resulted in resentment or fear of helping them from other individuals on their way. The meeting with the cyclops fatefully changed the path of Odysseus’ home and the life of the team.