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Where did Calypso hold Odysseus prisoner?
On the island of Ogygia where she lived. She did not need a prison as Odysseus had no ship to get away on.
What three women help Odysseus on his journey?
Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
Why is Odysseus' journey away from Calypso's island difficult?
Poseidon causes a storm.
How does Odysseus escape Calypso?
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Where does Odysseus meet Calypso?
Odysseus met Calypso on her lush island of Ogygia.
What does calypso offer to Odysseus in exchange that he stays?
Calypso offers immortality to Odysseus
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.
Who all did Odysseus sleep with while away on his journey?
circe and calypso. both were goddesses
Who offers Odysseus immortality?
Calypso
What is the source of Calypso's power over Odysseus?
Calypso has the power of immorality over Odysseus.
How does Odysseus manage to say no to Calypso and still not offend her?
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.'
What is the metaphor for Odysseus encounter with Calypso?
Odysseus wants to return home but Calypso a goddess doesn't want to let him go because she likes him. Athena helps Odysseus by telling Calypso to let him go and she does. That's when his journey begin.
