Odysseus' Escape From Polyphemus Scene | Size Option

????Odysseus also known by the Latin variant Ulysses is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca & the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad & other works in that same epic cycle. Son of Laërtes & Anticlea, husband of Penelope, & father of Telemachus & Acusilaus, Odysseus is renowned for his intellectual brilliance, guile, & versatility (polytropos), & is thus known by the epithet Odysseus the Cunning. He is most famous for his nostos, or "homecoming", which took him ten eventful years after the decade-long Trojan War. -The cyclops Polyphemus traps Odysseus & his men in a cave, behind an enormous rock. Only the cyclops is strong enough to move the rock, so Odysseus can't escape. Instead, Odysseus hatches a plan. While the cyclops is out with his sheep, Odysseus sharpens a piece of wood into a stake & hardens it in the fire. Next, he gives the cyclops wine to get him drunk, & he tells the cyclops his name is "Nobody." When the cyclops falls asleep, Odysseus blinds him with the hardened stake. Polyphemus' screams summon the other cyclops, but when he shouts "Nobody's killing me!" they go away again. in the morning, the cyclops must let his sheep out to graze. He feels the sheep as they leave, to make sure his prisoners aren't escaping too, but Odysseus & his men are clinging to the sheep's bellies. Odysseus's escape from Polyphemus demonstrates his main character trait: a gift for tactics & trickery. It's significant that Odysseus's stratagem requires him to conceal his reputation & identify himself as "Nobody." The Odyssey explores the nature of identity & the tension between a person's reputation in the world & who he is in his inner life. ????Original Sculpture Details???? Date: 2nd Century Period: Classical ????Material & Process???? This product is crafted using high-quality PLA with a 3D printer, then meticulously hand-painted & varnished to perfection. The item you will receive is exactly as shown in the photo. For custom sizes & colors, please contact us. ????Post-3D Printing Process???? To ensure a smooth & flawless finish, each piece undergoes several steps after 3D printing. Initially, we carefully sand the object to eliminate any rough surfaces. Next, we apply a primer to prepare it for painting. The piece is then hand-painted with great attention to detail, & finally, we varnish it to ensure the paint remains vibrant & long-lasting. ????Our products are lightweight due to the 3D printing process. The weight may be surprising when held, as it cannot be accurately judged by appearance alone. Generally, they weigh under 500 grams. Despite their lightness, our 3D printed items are more durable & resistant to impact. If you prefer a heavier product, we can add weight upon request, though this will incur an additional shipping fee. Please contact us for more details. Odysseus' Escape From Polyphemus Scene | Size Option