Athena told her father Zeus that Odysseus wanted to go home to see his wife and son so Zeus told Hermes to go and tell Calypso to let Odysseus leave her island. She agreed and told Odysseus to make a boat and she gave him food and wine for his journey
For seven years!
7 years
Weeping.
Odysseus' crew men ask Odysseus to leave Circe's island after a year on her island.
Odysseus ends up at calypsos island where he is standed there for seven years. There he meets the immortal calypso and fatally falls for her just as she falls for him. She keeps him on her island by not giving him the tools he needs to make a raft.
Ogygia
The gift of bribary
The gods send a letter to Calypso so she can release Odysseus.
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on a raft of trees
Odysseus showed his character flaw of hubris, or excessive pride, when he revealed his real name to the Cyclops Polyphemus instead of keeping it hidden. This act ultimately led to disastrous consequences for him and his men.
Hermes, the messenger god, suggests to Odysseus that he should leave Circe's island and continue his journey home to Ithaca. Hermes warns Odysseus about the danger of staying too long on the island and advises him on how to break Circe's spell.