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Why don't the other Cyclopses help Polyphemus after Odysseus gouges out his eye?

A.) They are too weak to move the stone blocking the cave.

B.) They don't like Polyphemus so they refuse to help him.

C.) They think he is afflicted with a Zeus-sent plague.

D.) They think he is dangerous and are afraid of him.

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Answer:

B is most likely the answer your looking for :)

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Answer:

The other Cyclopses refused help Polyphemus after Odysseus gouges out his eye because: They think he is afflicted with a Zeus sent plague. NOTE: When Polyphemus shouts for help from his fellow giants, saying that "Nobody" has hurt him, they think Polyphemus is being afflicted by divine power and recommend prayer as the answer. so v

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