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Odysseus was on the island of Ogygia when Athena informed Menelaus about him. At that time, he was being held captive by the nymph Calypso, who had fallen in love with him. Athena, advocating for Odysseus, sought to encourage Menelaus to help in his return home to Ithaca.

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