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Because Zeus ordered her to release him by a message with Hermes.
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Athena (his patron goddess) asked Zeus to get Odysseus off the island. So Zeus sent Hermes to tell Calypso to let Odysseus free.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agocalypso are mad at the Gods over Odysseus because she haven't had a man in her territory in 100 years and finally got one but whom is trying to get back to his beloved wife and the Gods are telling her to let him free and stop holding him hostage.
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∙ 13y agoThe sea nymph Calypso offers Odysseus immortality as her consort.
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∙ 12y agoIts one of the last parts of The Odyssey before he gets back to Ithaca. That's all i know
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∙ 13y agoCalypso rescues Odysseus because she liked him, and she was pretty lonely so she kind of needed the company.
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Where does Odysseus meet Calypso?
Odysseus met Calypso on her lush island of Ogygia.
The queenly nymph and lover of Odysseus?
I believe this is Calypso.
What three women help Odysseus on his journey?
Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
The beautiful nymph who holds Odysseus prisoner?
Calypso. She kept him for a number of years (7, I think) and granted him immortality while he stayed with her. She then allowed him to leave on a massive raft she provisioned. She also sent a following wind to take him on his way home.
What was the external conflict of calypso in the movie odyssey?
what is calypso's external conflict in the odyssey, part one?
Who rescues odyssey from calypso island?
Hermes rescues him. Zues sends him.
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
How does Odysseus escape Calypso?
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
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.'
Whom did Odysseus stay on Calypso's island with?
Calypso
What does Calypso do to keep Odysseus from leaving her?
Calypso and Odysseus become lovers. Calypso offers Odysseus immortality and eternal youth if he would stay with her. Calypso does not aid Odysseus' escape until told to do so, so he seemed trapped on her island without a ship.
How long does Calypso want Odysseus to stay with her on her island?
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
Who is keeping Odysseus on an island when the Odyssey begins?
Calypso
Did Poseidon help Odysseus escape Calypso?
No! Poseidon tries to drown Odysseus during his escape from Calypso. Athena and Hermes assist Odysseus.
