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Who offers Odysseus immortality?
Calypso
Who is keeping Odysseus on an island when the Odyssey begins?
Calypso
How many years has Odysseus been Calypso's prisoner?
Odysseus stays with Calypso [The Hider] on Ogygia for seven years.
Who was Odysseus' lover?
Penelope was Odysseus' wife, and Calypso and Circewere Odysseus' lovers.
Did Calypso Seduce Odysseus?
She tried
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.
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! (:
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
Who offers Odysseus immortality?
Calypso
What was Odysseus doing when Hermes arrived on the island or Calypso?
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.
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.
