*Minor spoilers* questions about Polyphemus

[Auzzy]

In the game, you can get Polyphemus to talk about nobody stealing his eye. which leads to a funny set of lines and interactions between him and Odysseus. but shouldn't he know Odysseus's name? before Odysseus leaves he announces his name as Odysseus. causing Polyphemus to pray to Poseidon to mess up Odysseus. From the dialogue, this did happen. Odysseus mentions that Poseidon doesn't like him. This is the only reason why I could think that Poseidon has a negative experience with Odysseus or hates him. am I missing details or is this correct?

[Luckyxray]

Originally posted by Auzzy:

In the game, you can get Polyphemus to talk about nobody stealing his eye. which leads to a funny set of lines and interactions between him and Odysseus. but shouldn't he know Odysseus's name?

it was in mythology when Odysseus was caught by Polyphemus he said his name was Nobody. Also the reason why Poseidon doesn't like Odysseus is because Polyphemus is his son

[Auzzy]

Originally posted by Luckyxray:

Originally posted by Auzzy:

In the game, you can get Polyphemus to talk about nobody stealing his eye. which leads to a funny set of lines and interactions between him and Odysseus. but shouldn't he know Odysseus's name?

it was in mythology when Odysseus was caught by Polyphemus he said his name was Nobody. Also the reason why Poseidon doesn't like Odysseus is because Polyphemus is his son

yeah but in myth Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name in a gloating fashion when him and his men make their way to their boats, after he already took his eye, causing Polyphemus to call upon Poseidon. so Polyphemus should know his name or am i miss remembering the myth?

[Morton Koopa Jr.]

polyphemus should know his name. polyphemus should also be blind.

it's just a cute game with mythological inspiration. I'm sure if they wanted to, they'd just explain it somehow in-universe.

[Auzzy]

Originally posted by Morton Koopa Jr.:

polyphemus should know his name. polyphemus should also be blind.

it's just a cute game with mythological inspiration. I'm sure if they wanted to, they'd just explain it somehow in-universe.

well there is lines saying how he can "see you" they say its his hearing and smell. they bring it up a few times, making sure you knew he was blind. the consistency with it is why i bring it up. everything with the myth lines up but Polyphemus knowing his name.

that being said i do love the interations

[Morton Koopa Jr.]

Originally posted by Auzzy:

Originally posted by Morton Koopa Jr.:

polyphemus should know his name. polyphemus should also be blind.

it's just a cute game with mythological inspiration. I'm sure if they wanted to, they'd just explain it somehow in-universe.

well there is lines saying how he can "see you" they say its his hearing and smell. they bring it up a few times, making sure you knew he was blind. the consistency with it is why i bring it up. everything with the myth lines up but Polyphemus knowing his name.

that being said i do love the interations

oh is that a fake eye he's wearing? that explains why he seems confused sometimes.

But yeah, i don't think they're looking for 1:1 accuracy here. the nobody gag is one of the best things from the odyssey lol so they prolly just wanted to include the reference.

[Auzzy]

Originally posted by Morton Koopa Jr.:

Originally posted by Auzzy:

well there is lines saying how he can "see you" they say its his hearing and smell. they bring it up a few times, making sure you knew he was blind. the consistency with it is why i bring it up. everything with the myth lines up but Polyphemus knowing his name.

that being said i do love the interations

oh is that a fake eye he's wearing? that explains why he seems confused sometimes.

But yeah, i don't think they're looking for 1:1 accuracy here. the nobody gag is one of the best things from the odyssey lol so they prolly just wanted to include the reference.

yeah, if you look, its held on with a strap. but i get it. something that got my attention.
mostly cause in the games they are very accurate with most other myths they reference that it bugs me a little

[Auzzy]

interesting thing, Poseidon has a line saying that Polyphemus isn't his son in this cannon. which idk if it makes more sense or less lol.