Select from the following reasons why Odysseus might have reconsidered stabbing the cyclops Polyphemus.(1 point) (multiple choice)

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Polyphemus can heal any wound.
Polyphemus can heal any wound.

Disrespecting a host goes against Greek values
Disrespecting a host goes against Greek values

Polyphemus is Poseidon's son
Polyphemus is Poseidon's son

Polyphemus will make the sheep in Ithaca sick

Answer 1

The reasons why Odysseus might have reconsidered stabbing the cyclops Polyphemus could include:

1. Disrespecting a host goes against Greek values - In Greek culture, hospitality is highly valued, and Odysseus may have recognized that harming someone who has provided him shelter could violate this important social norm.

2. Polyphemus is Poseidon's son - Realizing that Polyphemus is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea, could make Odysseus reconsider his actions due to the potential wrath of Poseidon against him and his crew.

These two options reflect concerns related to cultural values and the potential consequences of angering a powerful deity.

The other options (Polyphemus can heal any wound and Polyphemus will make the sheep in Ithaca sick) are not significant reasons Odysseus would reconsider his actions.