Final answer:
In Book 9 of 'The Odyssey,' Odysseus's men are attacked in Ismaros, fall under the narcotic effect of the lotus flower, and are captured by the Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus uses wit to escape but incurs a curse from Polyphemus that complicates his journey.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Book 9 of The Odyssey, Odysseus and his men encounter several adventures. Near Ismaros, in the land of the Ciconians, they initially achieve success but face a counterattack and lose many men. When some of Odysseus's men consume the lotus flower, they lose their desire to return home, causing Odysseus to forcibly bring them back to the ship. Polyphemus, the Cyclops, is described as a giant with a single eye. He treats his guests with hostility, eventually eating some of them. Odysseus refrains from killing Polyphemus in his sleep to avoid being trapped in the cave. Cunningly, Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is 'Noman' which allows him to escape when the Cyclops calls for help since the others assume 'Noman' is attacking him. However, Odysseus's mocking as they sailed away backfires when Polyphemus curses them by praying to his father Poseidon.
At the end of Book IX, the three revelations are: the prophecy foretelling the hardships Odysseus will face, the revelation of the relationship between Polyphemus and Poseidon, indicating why Poseidon obstructs Odysseus’s journey, and finally, the curse which Polyphemus places upon Odysseus, further complicating his return to Ithaca.