Well, believe it or not, the answer is affirmative. There is a medical condition called Cyclopia, also called synophthalmia, characterized by the presence of one eye in the middle of the head, in the place where the nose would be placed. Cyclopia is a birth defect that hardly ever happens.

Why does Odysseus refrain from killing the Cyclops? Odysseus refrains from killing the Cyclops because he and his men are trapped inside the cave by a giant stone which is too heavy for any man to move. The Cyclops is the only one who can move it.

While the cyclops is out with his sheep, Odysseus sharpens a piece of wood into a stake and hardens it in the fire. Odysseus takes a barrel of wine, and the Cyclops drinks it, falling asleep.

Since Odysseus and his men are trapped inside the cave, they cannot kill the Cyclops, so they decide to blind him instead. Odysseus gives the Cyclops a false name while the Cyclops is drunk. So, after he is subdued and they stab his eye, the only name he can remember is “Noh,bhdy” or Nobody.

The Cyclopes were known for their great strength, and also their ability of craftsmanship. They created Zeus’ lightning bolts, in return for freeing them, while he was fighting the Titans. They also forged Poseidon’s trident. They were also known for going around eating humans.

After being captured by the Cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus blinds him by drilling a wooden stick into his eye, and he manages to escape with his men. As they are sailing away, the blinded and enraged Polyphemus seeks vengeance by throwing these very rocks at them.