After being released from Calypso's captivity, Odysseus journeys to the island of Phaeacia.
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
Marco Polo got released from captivity in 1299.
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.
The word odyssey is related to odysseus journey because the word odyssey means a long journey and odysseus journey home took him 20 years
The journey of Odysseus from Ithaca to Troy and back to Ithaca is summarized in the book the Odyssey.
Odysseus did indeedly journey to the Land of the Dead, which is Hades domain
To leave Calypso's island, Odysseus must first persuade the nymph Calypso to let him go, as she has kept him captive and desires to make him her immortal husband. After being instructed by the god Hermes, who delivers a message from Zeus, Calypso ultimately agrees to help Odysseus build a ship and provides him with provisions for his journey. This act of liberation emphasizes the theme of yearning for freedom and the struggle against divine forces.
because he is the father of odysseus
Odysseus fought the Cyclops, Polyphemus, to escape from captivity after Polyphemus trapped him and his men in his cave. The confrontation arose when Odysseus sought to outwit the giant by blinding him, allowing them to escape under the cover of sheep. This encounter also sparked Poseidon's wrath, as Polyphemus was his son, complicating Odysseus's journey home. Ultimately, the fight was a blend of survival, cunning, and the consequences of Odysseus’s pride.
Calypso is remembered most for her role in the Odyssey. In the Odyssey, the virtuous gift attributed to Odysseus was a leather sack. This sack held all of the storm winds. It would allow him to sail home safely.
Odysseus begins his journey back home to Ithaca from Troy, following the long war at Troy.
Odysseus' first journey began in Ithaca when he was called upon to join the Greeks in making war on Troy.