She was singing and weaving.
working on a tapestry
Singing and weaving
During Hermes's conversation with Calypso, Odysseus is most likely waiting or exploring the island of Ogygia where Calypso resides. He may be reflecting on his journey home and longing to return to Ithaca.
Zeus sends Hermes to Calypso to tell her to release Odysseus.
Hermes is her husband
He sat weeping on the beach. (Odyssey, book 5, line 82. Was that your home assignment?)
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Odysseus was weeping on the shore of Calypso's island, feeling trapped and longing to return home. Hermes arrived to deliver Zeus's message that Odysseus must be allowed to leave the island and continue his journey back to Ithaca.
Naturally he sends the messenger of the gods: Hermes.
Zeus sent Hermes to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Hermes.
to tell calypso to release Odysseus