Calypso tempts Odysseus to stay with her by offering him immortality and eternal youth, promising a life of comfort and pleasure on her island, Ogygia. She uses her beauty and enchanting nature to captivate him, creating a sense of paradise that contrasts with his longing for home. Despite his desire to return to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope, her seduction and the allure of a carefree existence challenge his resolve. Ultimately, Calypso's attempts highlight the conflict between desire and duty in Odysseus's journey.
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
Calypso
The nymph Calypso begged Odysseus to stay with her.
Calypso offers Odysseus immortality and eternal youth if he would stay with her forever.
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.
immortality.
Calypso offers to make Odysseus immortal and forever young if he will stay with her on her island. Odysseus respectfully refuses her offer.
He had no ship. And Calypso was in love with him and did not show him where to get material to build a ship.
Odysseus spent seven years on the island of Ogygia with the nymph Calypso.
Calypso's island for seven years
Immortality
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.