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Hermes, the messenger god, tells Calypso that Zeus has ordered her to offer Odysseus his freedom. If she does not do this then her whole island will sink to the bottom of Poseidon's oean.

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What is Zeus going to do for the Odysseus?

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Where is Odysseus when telemachus sets out to find him?

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Who offers Odysseus immortality?

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What did Calypso and Circe do to keep Odysseus from reaching home?

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What is the source of Calypso's power over Odysseus?

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What book is calypso in in the odyssey?

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How does Odysseus manage to say no to Calypso and still not offend her?

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