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Polyphemus Cyclops T-Shirt – Greek Myth Odyssey Monster Tee

Polyphemus Cyclops T-Shirt – Greek Myth Odyssey Monster Tee

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Polyphemus Cyclops T-Shirt – Greek Myth Odyssey Monster Tee

He had one eye, no manners, and a serious grudge against clever humans.

Bring a myth to life—and make it wearable—with this Polyphemus Cyclops T-Shirt, featuring a stylized illustration of Homer's most misunderstood one-eyed monster. Whether you're a classics student, mythology nerd, or just really into epic monsters with bad tempers, this shirt pays homage to one of the most enduring figures in Greek myth: the cyclops.

Inspired by the pottery style of ancient Greek vases, the design features Polyphemus mid-scene, crouched and brooding inside his cave. With a stark, terracotta-on-ochre color palette and classic meander border, it's equal parts history and high-impact graphic. The ancient aesthetic gives it the feel of an artifact—if ancient artifacts had a sense of humor and came in modern cotton.

For those unfamiliar, Polyphemus is the cyclops from The Odyssey who traps Odysseus and his crew, snacks on a few sailors, and ends up outwitted by a man who calls himself "Nobody." This cyclops Greek myth tee captures that moment of eerie stillness right before all literary chaos breaks loose.

Made from soft, breathable fabric and available in multiple colors, this cyclops shirt is perfect for literature teachers, mythology buffs, or anyone who's ever rooted for the monster instead of the hero. It's classroom-appropriate, convention-worthy, and subtle enough for daily wear without needing to shout "I read ancient epics for fun" (unless you want to).

It also makes a killer gift for fans of The Odyssey, classic literature, or ancient history memes. Whether you're brushing up on Greek mythology or just want to wear something that looks cool and starts conversations, Polyphemus has your back (and your eye).

Perfect For:

  • Mythology nerds and ancient lit lovers
  • English and history teachers
  • Classics students and Odyssey fans
  • Anyone who thinks monsters deserve better PR
  • Museum-goers and toga party veterans
  • Greek myth t-shirt collectors and word nerds

Product features:

  • Buttery Soft Feel: made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
  • Classic Fit: with the crew neckline deliver a clean, versatile style that can match any occasion, whether it's formal or semi-formal.
  • Tear-away Label: minimizes skin irritations
  • Ethical: Made using ethically grown and harvested US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.
  • No Side Seams: knit in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
  • Ribbed Knit Collar: highly elastic collar and helps retain its shape
  • Shoulder Tape: shoulder seams stabilized to help hold shape and prevent stretching
  • Fabric: from specially spun fibers that make very durable and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric.
  • Fabric blends: Heather colors - 35% ring-spun cotton, 65% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors - 90% cotton, 10% polyester, Graphite Heather - 50% ring-spun cotton, 50% polyester

Standard Sizes

  XS S M L XL
Width, in 16.50 18.00 20.00 22.00 24.00
Length, in 27.00 28.00 29.00 30.00 31.00
Sleeve length, in 8.60 8.90 9.20 9.50 9.70
Size tolerance, in 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
  2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Width, in 26.00 28.00 30.00 32.00
Length, in 32.00 33.00 34.00 35.00
Sleeve length, in 10.00 10.40 10.80 11.20
Size tolerance, in 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50

Care instructions</h4

Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Iron, steam or dry: medium heat; Do not dryclean.

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