What does the lie Odysseus told the Cyclops about what happened to his ship reveal Odysseus character traits

AnswerOdysseus lies and tells Polyphemus (the cyclops) that his boat was shipwrecked off the coast of his island. He does this because he knows that Polyphemus will destroy his boat if he thinks it is sitting out there. That way, as soon as they can leave his cave, they will board their ship with his ewes and cheese.

Explanation:

it reveals that he will lie if necessary and this shows some of his character traits