Lotus-Eaters and Cyclops: The
Truth!
-S.S. Strong Oak
Welcome to The Strong Oak Museum
Here in our main exhibit, “Lotus-Eaters and
Cyclops: The Truth” we have recovered
many artifacts and collected many photos
of actual events from Odysseus’s
adventures retold in the Odyssey.
Wood from Odysseus’s Raft
This a piece of wood
from the boat Odysseus was
on when Poseidon wrecked it.
We recovered it on the coast of
Scheria.This matches to
Odysseus’s boat because his
boat was made of oak and it
was near the site of his
expected crash.
Spear
This very fine piece
of wood is the spear
that Odysseus used
to blind the Cyclops.
Found in a cave on
the island of the
cyclops.
The Wineskin of Odysseus
Maron, a priest of Apollo gave
Odysseus this extremely potent
and delectable wine.
This wine was given to
Odysseus for protecting Maron
and his family in time of peril,
and it was held in this wineskin
Cave Drawing of the Cyclops
Found in the cave along
with the spear and
skeleton, this cave
drawing is believed to
have been drawn by
Polyphemus himself.
Skeleton of the Sheep that Odysseus
hid under
This skeleton put on
display in a local museum
is believed to be the
skeleton Odysseus hid
himself under, because
DNA from Odysseus, such
as hair, was found on it.
Polyphemus’ cave
This is the cave that
Polyphemus lived in
and captured
Odysseus. This is also
where Odysseus
stabbed Polyphemus
in the eye and
escaped.
Lotus fruit
This is a recreation of a
lotus fruit believed to be
given to Odysseus’ crew.
This fruit had the power
to make Odysseus’ crew
want to never leave the
island of Lotus eaters.
Come to the Luncheon
At the Odyssey themed
Luncheon we will be serving
finger sandwiches, pigs in a
blanket, and for the adventurous
type, lotus flowers. Also,
authentic Greek wine will be served to
adults.