Summary
Polyphemus is the Cyclops from Homer’s Odyssey, son of Poseidon and the nymph Toosa. His story appears in simplified children’s editions, where Odysseus blinds him and escapes. A modern adaptation called Epic: The Musical includes Polyphemus in The Cyclops Saga and features songs such as “Wouldn’t You Like” in The Circe Saga. Versions of the Odyssey for children in Spanish, both 64 pages long and written by Victoria Rigiroli, are available in Amazon México.
Context and Scope
Coverage includes Polyphemus in the Odyssey, his role in adaptations for children, a child’s statement about watching content named Epic, details of Epic: The Musical and its availability, YouTube content, and two editions of children’s Odyssey books in Spanish published by Ediciones Lea with 64 pages.
Exhaustive Narrative of Facts
[01] Polyphemus in the Odyssey
Polyphemus is a Cyclops in Homer’s Odyssey. His father is Poseidon, god of the sea, and his mother is Toosa, daughter of Phorcys.
[02] Episode in Children’s Odyssey Adaptations
In children’s retellings of the Odyssey, Odysseus and his men are trapped in Polyphemus’ cave. Polyphemus eats several men. Odysseus tells him his name is “Nobody,” blinds him with a stake after intoxicating him, and escapes with his men by clinging to sheep. When Polyphemus calls for help, he shouts that “Nobody is attacking me,” so no one helps him.
[03] Statement About Epic
A child stated that she saw a film, series, or cartoons on Netflix with a name similar to Epic in which Polyphemus appears. She also mentioned the line “Wouldn’t You like epic music.”
[04] Epic: The Musical
Epic: The Musical is a project by Jorge Rivera-Herrans that adapts Homer’s Odyssey into songs and sagas. Polyphemus appears in The Cyclops Saga. The song “Polyphemus” belongs to this saga. The Circe Saga includes the song “Wouldn’t You Like.” Other sagas are The Troy Saga, The Ocean Saga, and The Ithaca Saga. The musical is published digitally and available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
[05] Epic: The Musical and Netflix
There is no documented evidence that Epic: The Musical is available on Netflix in the Netherlands or Mexico. A Facebook post claimed it was streaming on Netflix, but catalog checks did not confirm its presence. Reddit users reported that it is accessible on YouTube.
[06] YouTube Availability
Content from Epic: The Musical is available on YouTube. Examples include the song “Polyphemus” in lyric videos, audio tracks, and animatics, the song “Wouldn’t You Like” from The Circe Saga, and recordings of full listening sessions such as “The Ithaca Saga Premiere Party.”
[07] Amazon México Adaptations of the Odyssey for Children
Adaptations in Spanish of the Odyssey for children are available in Amazon México. They include books written by Victoria Rigiroli with 64 pages.
[08] Version “La Odisea contada para niños”
This edition, authored by Victoria Rigiroli and published by Ediciones Lea in 2018, has 64 pages, is in Spanish, and carries ISBN-13: 978-987-7181173. The suggested age range is 9 to 12 years.
[09] Version “La Odisea contada para niños y niñas”
This edition, authored by Victoria Rigiroli and published by Ediciones Lea in 2023, has 64 pages, is in Spanish, and carries ISBN-13: 978-987-7187083. The suggested age range is 7 to 14 years.
[10] Differences Between the Two Versions
The differences are in title, publication date, and age range. The 2018 edition is titled “La Odisea contada para niños” and is recommended for ages 9 to 12. The 2023 edition is titled “La Odisea contada para niños y niñas” and is recommended for ages 7 to 14. Both editions have 64 pages, are in Spanish, and were written by Victoria Rigiroli for Ediciones Lea.
Practical Takeaways
- Polyphemus is a Cyclops in Homer’s Odyssey, son of Poseidon and Toosa.
- His episode is a central part of children’s versions of the Odyssey.
- Epic: The Musical adapts the Odyssey with Polyphemus in The Cyclops Saga.
- “Wouldn’t You Like” is a song in The Circe Saga of Epic: The Musical.
- Epic: The Musical is not confirmed on Netflix Mexico but is widely available on YouTube.
- Two children’s editions of the Odyssey in Spanish by Victoria Rigiroli exist in Amazon México, both 64 pages long.
- The 2018 edition is titled “La Odisea contada para niños,” for ages 9 to 12.
- The 2023 edition is titled “La Odisea contada para niños y niñas,” for ages 7 to 14.
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