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Why does Odysseus bring liquor with him

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Realizing they are all likely to die, Odysseus puts his wily mind to use. He offers the Cyclops the potent wine so that he can make Polyphemus drunk, so drunk he will fall asleep. The wine is delicious and the Cyclops asks for more, drinking so much he does pass out.

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Odysseus brought liquor with him because he realized that they are all likely to die, he puts his wily mind to use. He offers the Cyclops the potent wine so that he can make Polyphemus drunk, such that he will fall asleep. The wine is delicious and the Cyclops asked for more, he drank so much that he passed out.

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