In mythological narratives, heroes often face seemingly insurmountable challenges that require strategic thinking and understanding of an opponent's weaknesses rather than direct confrontation. The Cyclops Polyphemus, despite his immense physical strength and divine protection, has a critical vulnerability in his single eye, which becomes the key to defeating him. This illustrates that effective problem-solving involves identifying and exploiting fundamental weaknesses rather than attempting to overcome superior strength through force alone.
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How to Kill a Monster and Get Home! 【The Odyssey】
Added:Post three trials, will, wisdom, and courage. The one who conquers them all is the one you seek.
>> It's him. He is the one. Impossible.
This power. Who the hell is he?
>> [music] >> It was you. You were the hero who drove back Polyphosis [music] that night. It's you. Protect my people. By promise, I hereby offer my Daphne's hand in marriage to this hero. From this day onward, he is the [music] future ruler of our city.
[cheering] >> I refuse.
>> You refuse? Don't flatter yourself.
[music] I'd never settle for a nameless barbarian anyway. The only man I will ever marry is the legendary [music] Odicius.
>> I already have a wife and a son. [music] My ship sank in the storm. I'm here not for the throne nor the woman. I only want a ship sturdy enough [music] to weather the wrath of the gods. I am going home.
He's just a beggar. Pure dumb luck.
Done. You will have the finest, sturdiest warship [music] in this city.
Take your pick from the harbor. But I have one condition. Meet me at the tavern tonight. As long as it does not defy [music] justice. I accept.
>> I knew it. I knew it. I knew that medic was a goddamn [music] demon. He shattered the siren bare-handed, trapped the chain giant, and decapitated the sea beast in one strike.
>> But who the hell is he? He even rejected the princess. Our hero, please enjoy it.
It's on me. All on me.
Wait for me. Once I get the ship, I head home.
>> [music] >> The [music] Cyclopses raids. This isn't just a wild beast hunting for meat. It's a slaughter. We built these walls [music] not to protect us. They are pens to keep us trapped. We aren't [music] citizens. We are just lambs being fattened up, waiting to be butchered on the altar of the god.
The Cyclops is named Polyphimis. He is the son of Poseidon. This sea, this city, all under the sea god's absolute [music] rule. Our people are born simply to be monster feed. We build high walls and train armies [music] pretending to fight our fate. But we're just pigs in a pen, begging for one more day. Athena [music] once came in my dream. The goddess delivered a prophecy. Aid is the only one who can break this curse [music] and save our city. That man is you.
His appetite is growing. We won't survive much longer. I'm not asking you to marry my daughter or take [music] the throne. I only beg you to help us save this city from slaughter.
I can't. I must go home. As a fellow ruler, I know Kadris's resolve.
Protecting his [music] people comes before anything else.
>> I know what's holding you back. You aren't just [music] fighting a beast.
You're defying a god. Take your time to think. H. This liquor is strong. [music] I need to use the washroom. Think it over.
[music] Where is that dead meat [music] stray?
Think a few cheap tricks make you somebody? Think you're special? Let me tell you, no mortal beats a god.
>> Get to the point.
>> You're nothing but god food. Daphne will be mine and the city will be mine. When it's over, no one will ever remember your name. Cadius is getting old. Old men make foolish [music] decisions. and Daphne petitic falling for your little performances.
[music] >> Put it down. That's the last warning you'll get. You threatening me? Careful before the night is over. Your limbs.
You'll beg me for death.
>> Well, well. So, that's your wife and bastard son. What a beauty. But she's probably on some other men's bed moaning for fun. [screaming] [screaming] >> STAY BACK. STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ME.
You wouldn't dare kill me. I'm the most prestigious noble in this city. My bloodline controls all the ship hards.
You want to cross the sea, don't you?
Without my family's approval, the Lord won't give you a goddamn [music] boat.
Kill me and you'll rot on this island forever. You'll never see your pathetic wife and brat again.
>> What? You scared? I told you a filthy stray like you could never touch me.
Is that so?
He might not [music] dare to kill you, but what about me?
Uriales, this city fed your family for generations, granting you wealth and glory. Yet, instead of protecting our [music] people, you act like a ravi dog.
You slander me, insult princesses Daphne, and [music] dare to threaten our savior with armed thugs. Unforgivable.
My lord, I was foolish. Have mercy, please. From now on, Yuri Alias and his entire bloodline are stripped OF THEIR NOBILITY.
ALL LANDS, PRIVILEGES, and stipplings revoked. YOUR FAMILY WILL NEVER TOUCH the shipyards again.
>> [screaming] >> If you insult my family again, I'll take your head. [groaning] What you asked of me earlier, I accept.
I will save your people.
Polyfumus is Pastyidon's blood. Kill him and the sea god's wrath will [music] drown this city in a heartbeat.
None of us will survive. We need time.
We need ships to leave this cursed sea.
We don't kill. We cage. How do you cage [music] a monster that size? The thickest steel chains in the city. Giant boulders from the canyon peaks will build a living prison. Even if it doesn't hold [music] him forever, it buys us the time we need.
>> Such composure and wisdom no man in the city can ever compare.
[cheering] >> I [cheering] refuse.
[music] >> We need ships.
a lot.
Come, let me show you something.
[music] These ships aren't for trade. We started building [music] them years ago in secret.
We never stopped.
We refuse to die like cattle in a pin.
No one accepts being a monster food forever. We've been waiting for a chance to escape. And now that [music] chance is standing right in front of me.
Finally, I am going [music] home.
Great son of the sea god, I bring you vengeance.
Look at this face. This is the rat who stabbed your eye.
>> It's him.
>> He's in the city right now. He stole my woman, my glory, and he's building ships to steal all your livestock. They want to escape.
[groaning] >> I will grind every inch of his bones to dust. I will rip his head from this spine.
around.
[music] >> No, he's here.
[screaming] Furos, you traitor. What have you done?
Traitor. You stripped my family OF EVERYTHING. YOU RUINED MY LIFE. I'LL WATCH THIS CITY BURN. THERE, that's him.
The one who hurt your eyes. You I'll kill you. Crush your bones and eat every one of you alive.
>> The traps aren't fully set. We have to move now. Tell everyone to drop the baggage. Head straight FOR THE HARBOR.
GO. ARE YOU INSANE? How are you going to draw him off alone? I've hunted worse than this bastard. Move.
>> Everyone, run. Run. Quick. He's right below you. STOP. CRUSH HIM INTO A PASTE.
>> Catch me if you can.
>> STRAIGHT AHEAD. BEARING RIGHT. Throw something. Smash him.
Come on, you fat beast. You're too slow.
Keep up.
Polas, your enemy is RIGHT HERE. COME AND GET ME.
You hateful little reckless rats. I will chew your bite by bite.
Wait. Stop. No. There's a pit. Stop.
What's the matter, you coward? Afraid to step forward? Is this all a son of a sign can do? You're nothing but a gutless dog.
monster. This pit is your grave.
[groaning and screaming] Ah, the fire.
It burns.
>> Stay. Stay back.
>> Let me go. I was the one who led you here. I helped you. Please. No.
That is what you deserved.
Damn, he broke through the chains [music] already.
>> Father, >> how could it be?
>> There's really no escape for us.
>> He is the chosen one from the prophecy.
We shall have faith on him.
down. Get down your beast.
[groaning] His [groaning and screaming] skin is too thick. Brute force won't pierce through his flesh. The only fatal weakness untouched by his divine power is his eye.
>> Over here, you blind bastard. Come and get me.
I'll tear you apart. I'll grind your bones to the dust.
>> This is your grave, you mindless freak.
>> Go back to hell, you bastard.
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