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I also did this question. Odysseus definitely lies to avoid conflict. The Cyclops proved to Odysseus that if Odysseus revealed his identity conflict would arise. Once Odysseus told the Cyclops who he was the Cyclops told Poseidon. Odysseus knew he could not trust anyone, which is exactly why Odysseus was disguised as a beggar. Good response,

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