Odysseus and his men returned to Calypso's island, Ogygia, primarily because Odysseus was held captive there by Calypso, who desired him as her immortal husband. Their return highlights the themes of longing for home and the struggle between desire and duty, as Odysseus ultimately seeks to return to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Additionally, the encounter emphasizes the importance of human connections and the sacrifices made for love and loyalty, showcasing Odysseus's resilience and determination to fulfill his journey.
Weeping.
Odysseus had not yet returned home from the Trojan War because he had angered the god Poseidon. Poseidon placed many obstacles in Odysseus way so he would be unable to return to his home.
Odysseus was the king of the island of Ithaca.ITHACA!
Odysseus stayed with Aeolus on his island for a month.
Odysseus' men were transformed into pigs by a sorcereress called circe. Then Odysseus freed his men by feeding them a special feed thanks to Herme's advice. They remained on the island for a year and Circe sujested two routes to leave by.
For seven years!
7 years
Weeping.
Odysseus ends up at calypsos island where he is standed there for seven years. There he meets the immortal calypso and fatally falls for her just as she falls for him. She keeps him on her island by not giving him the tools he needs to make a raft.
Athena told her father Zeus that Odysseus wanted to go home to see his wife and son so Zeus told Hermes to go and tell Calypso to let Odysseus leave her island. She agreed and told Odysseus to make a boat and she gave him food and wine for his journey
Ogygia
It is not the island of circle, but rather the island of Circe. On this island, the witch Circe turns Odysseus's men into pigs. After being warned of his mens fate, the god Hermes gives Odysseus a herb that will protect him from sharing the same fate. The only way that Circe will change his men back, is if Odysseus sleeps with her, so he does, and his men are returned to their human form.
Odysseus had not yet returned home from the Trojan War because he had angered the god Poseidon. Poseidon placed many obstacles in Odysseus way so he would be unable to return to his home.
Odysseus was the king of the island of Ithaca.ITHACA!
The cave that Odysseus and his men found when they landed on the Island of the Cyclopes belongs to Polyphemus. Odysseus decided to stay in the cave until its owner returned. When Polyphemus returned and saw the intruders, he ate Odysseus' men.
Odysseus stayed with Aeolus on his island for a month.
Odysseus' men were transformed into pigs by a sorcereress called circe. Then Odysseus freed his men by feeding them a special feed thanks to Herme's advice. They remained on the island for a year and Circe sujested two routes to leave by.