The name Polyphemus means "abounding in fame", derived from the Greek words πολύς (polys) meaning "much" and φήμη (pheme) meaning "rumour, fame, reputation". In Greek mythology, Polyphemus is the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa, known for his role in Homer's Odyssey where he captures Odysseus and his crew, eating several of them before being blinded by Odysseus, who then orchestrates an escape.