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How does Odysseus manage to say no to Calypso and still not offend her?
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Hermes is sent down to Calypso, telling her that the gods wish for her to release Odysseus. Therefore, it is Calypso who allows Odysseus to leave, not Odysseus who 'manages to say no.'
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Where was Odysseus in book one of the odyessey?
He was still on the island with calypso!!
Where is Odysseus when telemachus sets out to find him?
Odysseus is still trapped on the island of Ogygia with Calypso, the immortal nymph.
Who is the god holding Odysseus on the island?
The god holding Odysseus on the island is Zeus. Zeus got angry at Odysseus and his men for eating the CATTLE of the sun god, Helios. Odysseus didn't eat the cattle, though. He survived, but his men (or crew) didn't. They died. They Odysseus floated to Calypso's island, Ogygia. Calypso loved Odysseus. They got a little "busy", but Odysseus still loved Penelope. Athena begged Zeus to make Calypso release Odysseus, since Calypso was trapping Odysseus on Ogygia. Zeus told Hermes (god messenger) to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go. She got the message, and agreed to release Odysseus. Odysseus built a raft, but while traveling, Poseidon destroyed it, since Odysseus blinded his son, the Cyclops, Polyphemus. For more information, GOOGLE works GREAT!!! Hope I helped! (:
Where does Odysseus go after leaving Calypso's island?
Skheria its spelled two ways but its still the same thing
Who tells Calypso what Zeus wants and What is Calypso's reaction?
Hermes tells Calypso that Zeus wants her to release Odysseus from her island. Calypso is initially resistant, feeling sorrowful and resentful about having to let go of Odysseus, but ultimately agrees to comply with Zeus's command.
Which is an important theme in the odyssey part two?
This part talks about how Odysseus was able to leave Calypso's Island and get to the Pheacians land. Odysseus is still on his journey to get back home.
What is calypso considered?
Besides a Goddess, Calypso is considered to be a temptation to Odysseus, which in some cases are true. He was willing to be with her for years, although his heart still longed to go back to Ithaca and be with his wife. Calypso is not exactly like the other obstacles/problems Odysseus faces, it is just that she basically prolonged his trip to return home to Ithaca.
Who was still furious with Odysseus?
Calypso held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years. Circe kept Odysseus for a year. The main force for keeping Odysseus away from home was Neptune. Neptune was angry because Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus and then mocked him
In The Odyssey what is the significance of Proteus?
Proteus is the one who gives Menelaus the information about Odysseus still being alive but trapped by Calypso. Menelaus passes this information to Odysseus' son Telemachus.
Was Odysseus's time on calypso's island told through flashbacks?
No i just read through the book, still interesting will look farther into it.
Why was Hermes sent to see her?
By her, I hope you mean Calypso, nymph of the sea. Calypso kept Odesseus basically trapped at her island Ogygia. The seven years were like relaxing years, as he spent a tough decade in the Trojan War and then another three years fighting back home. As a result, he still didn't reach home, but instead with Calypso in Ogygia. Hermes was sent by Zeus to tell Calypso that it was Odysseus' time to go home, because Odysseus finally longed to go home and had gotten depressed staying on Calypo's island. Calypso raged, distressed at that Odysseus would leave her. But as Zeus demands, Calypso unwillingly obliged.
Why does Odysseus sleep with calypso if he misses Penelope so much?
Greek culture was kind of to do whatever they wanted to, if they wanted to sleep they slept, if they wanted to fight they fought. So when odysseus is presented with the opportunity he wants to, so he sleeps with her but his love still lies with penelope. In addition to sleeping with calypso, he also sleeps with circe and helen and probably many others.
