Question

connecting motive to deeper meaning in the odyssey
he had in wizardry among the cyclops,
and these things he foretold for time to come:
my great eye lost, and at odysseus hands.
always i had in mind some giant, armed
in giant force, would come against me here.
but this, but you - small, pitiful and twiggy -
you put me down with wine, you blinded me.

• the odyssey,

homer
what deeper meaning is revealed through the
cyclopss interpretation of the prophecy?
ignoring a prophecy leads to punishment by the
gods.
epic heroes can have qualities that one would
expect only a supernatural being to have.
people are expected to treat guests with respect,
and hospitality is rewarded.
home is the best place to be.

Explanation:

In the text, Odysseus (an epic hero) blinds the Cyclops. This shows that epic heroes (like Odysseus) can have qualities (intelligence, ability to out - smart a powerful being) that one might expect only a supernatural being to have. The other options are not supported. There is no mention of the gods punishing for ignoring prophecy (first option). The text is not about hospitality (third option) or home (fourth option).

Answer:

Epic heroes can have qualities that one would expect only a supernatural being to have.