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What does calypso not understand about Odysseus desire to go home?
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Being a goddess (albeit minor) and so blessed with eternal life/youth she cannot understand why Odysseus would give up the offer of eternal youth and living with calypso in paradise in order to go back to a wife who may have forgotten him.
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Does Odysseus remain faithful to Penelope while on calypso's island?
No. Odysseus and Calypso are lovers, and even have a child. However, Odysseus does retain the desire to go home, but does not see this as a valid option when a god is blocking the way.
Why does calypso not understand why Odysseus wants to leave?
Calypso believes she has given everything a man could ever want - a home, love, food, everything. But, she cannot fulfill the nostalgia Odysseus feels, and that is why she cannot understand. She will even make him a god, and every man will ditch his home and family for that.
What is the metaphor for Odysseus encounter with Calypso?
The metaphor for Odysseus' encounter with Calypso is like being trapped in a beautiful but ultimately unfulfilling paradise. Calypso's island represents temptation and seduction, while Odysseus' longing for his homeland symbolizes the desire for true purpose and belonging. Their relationship is a metaphor for the struggle between temporary pleasure and enduring fulfillment.
What impact did Calypso have on Greek Mythology?
Calypso kept Odysseus from returning home for 7 years
How did Calypso keep Odysseus on her island?
Odysseus was shipwrecked, and had no way of getting home. She did not help Odysseus get home until she was told to by the Gods.
What did Calypso and Circe do to keep Odysseus from reaching home?
Circe and Calypso kept Odysseus from reaching home in very different ways. After Odysseus conquers the goddess-enchantress Circe she helps him . She is an excellent hostess and lover to Odysseus and his men have to convince him to leave. Calypso falls in love withe Odysseus and keeps him captive until Hermes convinces her to let him free.
Why does Calypso prevent Odysseus from reaching home?
She loves him and wants him to live with her.
Why is Calypso preventing Odysseus from reaching home?
She loves him and wants him to live with her.
What is zeus command to calypso?
To send odysseus home
What does calypso promise to give odysseus to help him reach home?
he went home drunk
Who keeps Odysseus from getting home in the Odyssey?
Calypso; sea goddess who loved Odysseus and detained him in the ocean.
What does calypso think will happen if Odysseus stays on her island?
She thinks Odysseus will forget about his home and family and stay with her.
