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Who does Zeus send to calypso with a message?
Naturally he sends the messenger of the gods: Hermes.
What message did Hermes deliver to calypso?
Hermes delivered a message from Zeus to Calypso, instructing her to release Odysseus from her island and let him continue his journey back home to Ithaca. Zeus ordered this in response to pleas from Athena and the other gods.
What is zeus command to calypso?
To send odysseus home
How is Zeus related to Calypso?
Zeus sent Hermes to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go.
What Zeus going to do for Odysseus?
In the story The Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
How does Zeus show his support for Odysseus?
In the story the Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
Why does Calypso finally allow Odysseus to leave her island?
because the goddess Athena calls a council of the gods at Olympus and convinces Zeus to let Odysseus return. The gods then send Hermes as messenger to bring the news of Zeus's will to Calypso who reluctanly agrees to let Odysseus go.
Who sends Hermes to calypso?
Zeus sends Hermes to Calypso to tell her to release Odysseus.
What sign does Zeus give that he is backing Odysseus?
Odysseus is captured by Calypso and she holds him on her island for seven years. Zeus commands her to let Odysseus go and helps him on his journey.
What news does Hermes bring to Calypso?
Zeus sent Hermes to order Calypso to free Odysseus and send him on his way home. Calypso greeted Hermes and honored him with ambrosia and red nectar. He told her of Zeus' demands as they ate. She was upset that Zeus would ask her give up her lover but she did not refuse. If Odysseus wanted to stay with Calypso then Zeus would permit it, but if Odysseus wanted to leave, Calypso could not use her charms to stop him. She thought that Odysseus might change his mind if he understood her love and power. She offered Odysseus immortality and endless youth but he was determined to return to his home or die trying. Calypso accepted her fate and agreed to let Odysseus leave unhindered. She refused to supply Odysseus with a raft or ship but she gave him some tools and the skillful Odysseus built a raft for himself. When it came time to leave, Calypso in her loving nature, gave Odysseus provisions and sent him on his way with a fair wind to speed him home. Calypso and Odysseus had two daughters, Nausithoos and Nausinoos.
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! (:
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.
