1. polyphemus - Noun
2. Polyphemus - Proper noun
A very large American moth (Telea polyphemus) belonging to the Silkworm family (Bombycidae). Its larva, which is very large, bright green, with silvery tubercles, and with oblique white stripes on the sides, feeds on the oak, chestnut, willow, cherry, apple, and other trees. It produces a large amount of strong silk. Called also American silkworm.
Source: Webster's dictionaryMakes us appreciate blessing, not be greedy and mean and fat like Polyphemus. Rick Riordan
A man with great talents, but void of discretion, is like Polyphemus in the fable, strong and blind, endued with an irresistible force, which for want of sight is of no use to him. Joseph Addison
Above is crouched the figure of Polyphemus in weathered bronze, peering down at the white marble group of Acis and Galatea embracing below (see below). Source: Internet
Achaemenides is taken aboard Aeneas’ vessel and they cast off with Polyphemus in chase. Source: Internet
All the other sources of literature about the cyclopes describe the cyclops Polyphemus, who lived upon an island (often identified by ancient authors with Sicily) populated by the creatures. Source: Internet
A fresco from 1st century AD depicting Polyphemus and Galatea in a naked embrace. Source: Internet