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Odysseus escaped from Calypso with the help of the god Hermes, who was sent by Zeus to command Calypso to let him go. Despite her deep love for Odysseus, Calypso reluctantly agreed and provided him with materials to build a raft. After spending several years on her island, Odysseus set sail and eventually made his way back to Ithaca.
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How does Odysseus escape Calypso?
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Did Poseidon help Odysseus escape Calypso?
No! Poseidon tries to drown Odysseus during his escape from Calypso. Athena and Hermes assist Odysseus.
Who builds the ship Odysseus will use to escape Calypso's island?
Odysseus does
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.
Where Odysseus build a raft to escape captivity?
On Calypso's island after Zeus makes her release him.
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 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
How does Odysseus escape from calypso's isle?
He doesn't escape, he's let go. After Zeus says it's time to send Odysseus home, he describes what will happen on this last leg of the journey. Then, he send Hermes to tell Calypso it's time to send Odysseus away. She gives Odysseus some tools, they go into the forest and he builds himself a ship. She gives him some cloth, he makes sails. She supplies him and send him on his way.
