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Why does Odysseus bring the liquor with him?

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He wants to get Polyphemus so drunk that he will fall asleep. Then he and his men could escape.

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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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