Can the Cyclopes of the Odyssey be identified as Minoans who had been reduced to a simpler lifestyle after the fall of their civilization?

The Cyclopes were giant creatures from Greek mythology, known for having just one large eye in the middle of their foreheads. Their stories are full of mystery, secrets, wonder, danger, and creativity ...

What's a one-eyed monster from Greek mythology got to do with tennis? Well, this Cyclops is a system of infra-red beams which is used to help determine whether serves are in or out. With top players ...

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