How Odysseus and His Men Escaped Polyphemus

Odysseus and his crew escaped the Cyclops Polyphemus through cunning and deception:

1. Intoxicating Polyphemus: Odysseus offered strong wine, causing the giant to fall into a deep sleep.
2. Blinding the Cyclops: They heated a wooden stake and drove it into Polyphemus's single eye.
3. Hiding Under Sheep: The men tied themselves to the undersides of Polyphemus's sheep.
4. Exiting the Cave: As the sheep left to graze, Polyphemus felt their backs but missed the men clinging underneath.
5. Taunting Escape: Once clear, Odysseus revealed his name, enraging the blinded giant, but they had already fled.