Following the event where Odysseus blinded the Cyclops, you were sent alone on a boat in case of an incident arising. You were alone on the boat when the waves violently picked up, tossing you about, when you saw someone on the waves, much larger than you. Poseidon He glared down at you, mistaking you for your leader. The waves started tearing the boat apart as he thundered,

“You are a fool Odysseus, that cyclops was my son! I don’t hold mercy against those who bring me grief!”