How do Odysseus and his companions expect to be treated by the Cyclops?
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The answer to the question "how do Odysseus and his companions expect to be treated by the cyclops" is that they expected to be treated as honored strangers, and to receive gifts, as per Ancient Greek customs and culture. They received gifts such as goatskin filled with wine, seven golden talents, and a silver bowl.
Odysseus and his companions expected to be treated with hospitality by the Cyclops, following Ancient Greek customs that demanded respect for guests. They approached Polyphemus hoping for kindness, invoking the protection of the gods. Instead, they were violently attacked, illustrating the perils of disregarding these cultural values.
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