Calypso
He is a mere mortal, the hero, although Calypso offers him immortality if he chooses to stay with her and be her husband, which he refuses.
Odysseus is offered immortality and eternal youth by the goddess Calypso if he would stay with her, but Odysseus is drawn by his faithfulness to his wife to refuse Calypso. Odysseus strives to attain immortality, not by living forever, but by gaining a reputation that will have bards telling of his achievements. In this since, Odysseus achieves total immortality. In the since that he lives forever, alas, Odysseus is out of luck. Apparently between the giant cyclops and the feasting he forgot to look for the fountain of youth.
In "The Odyssey," Odysseus is seduced by the nymph Calypso, who keeps him on her island, Ogygia, for several years. She falls in love with him and offers him immortality if he stays with her. Despite her allure, Odysseus longs to return to his home and wife, Penelope, eventually leading to his departure when the gods intervene.
Odysseus is held captive by the nymph Calypso on her island, Ogygia, after the Trojan War. She falls in love with him and offers him immortality if he stays with her, but Odysseus longs to return to his home in Ithaca and reunite with his wife, Penelope. His captivity symbolizes the struggle between desire and duty, as he is torn between Calypso's love and his responsibilities. Ultimately, the gods intervene, leading to his eventual release.
Zeus sent Hermes to tell Calypso to set Odysseus free. Calypso offered Odyseus immortality to make him stay, but he refused to stay on Ogygia.
She offers Odysseus immortality.
Calypso offers immortality to Odysseus
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Immortality/Eternal Life.
Calypso offers Odysseus immortality and eternal youth if he would stay with her forever.
In book 5 of the Odyssey, Calypso offers Odysseus immortality and eternal youth if he agrees to stay with her on her island forever. She promises him a life of luxury and pleasure if he chooses to remain with her as her immortal consort.
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.
He is a mere mortal, the hero, although Calypso offers him immortality if he chooses to stay with her and be her husband, which he refuses.
Odysseus is offered immortality and eternal youth by the goddess Calypso if he would stay with her, but Odysseus is drawn by his faithfulness to his wife to refuse Calypso. Odysseus strives to attain immortality, not by living forever, but by gaining a reputation that will have bards telling of his achievements. In this since, Odysseus achieves total immortality. In the since that he lives forever, alas, Odysseus is out of luck. Apparently between the giant cyclops and the feasting he forgot to look for the fountain of youth.
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Immortality
In "The Odyssey," Odysseus is seduced by the nymph Calypso, who keeps him on her island, Ogygia, for several years. She falls in love with him and offers him immortality if he stays with her. Despite her allure, Odysseus longs to return to his home and wife, Penelope, eventually leading to his departure when the gods intervene.