Odysseus endangers his men when rowing out to sea by hurrying their departure instead of leaving silently. It is dangerous for the men to eat the Lotus because it makes them forget who they are. Odysseus offers the Cyclops wine to get on his good side and make him sleepy. The other Cyclopes do not help Polyphemus because they are tricked by Odysseus's cleverness. The Cyclops feels scorn towards Odysseus. Odysseus tells the Phaeacians that he is known to be crafty. Polyphemus did not expect Odysseus to be so clever. Foxes are known for being guileful. Elephants are known for being ponderous. Those who plunder are involved