He was trapped on Calypso's Island, because the nymph wanted to make him her immortal husband. He was trapped for 7 years.
Weeping.
Odysseus was trapped in the cave of the cyclops in the cyclops island. He was later trapped for 7 years on Calypso's island.
Odysseus lived with the nymph Calypso for seven years, trapped on her lush island of Ogygia.
The gods send a letter to Calypso so she can release Odysseus.
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.
For seven years!
7 years
Weeping.
Odysseus was trapped in the cave of the cyclops in the cyclops island. He was later trapped for 7 years on Calypso's island.
The nymph Calypso kept Odysseus trapped on her island Ogygia for seven years.
Odysseus is trapped on the lush island of Ogygia, by the nymph Calypso at the beginning of The Odyssey.
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
Odysseus is still trapped on the island of Ogygia with Calypso, the immortal nymph.
Ogygia
The gift of bribary
Odysseus lived with the nymph Calypso for seven years, trapped on her lush island of Ogygia.