Odysseus was trapped on Calypso's island, Ogygia, for seven years. She fell in love with him and kept him there, offering him immortality if he stayed. However, Zeus ultimately ordered Calypso to release him, allowing Odysseus to continue his journey home to Ithaca.
Odysseus was stuck on Calypso's island, Ogygia, for seven years. Calypso, a nymph, kept him there, wanting him to stay with her as her husband. Despite her affection, Odysseus longed to return to his home in Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Ultimately, the gods intervened, leading to his release.
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
Odysseus is stuck on Calypso's island because she has fallen in love with him and kept him there against his will. Although he longs to return to his home in Ithaca and to his wife, Penelope, Calypso offers him immortality and a life of luxury, which he initially finds difficult to resist. Ultimately, the gods intervene, and Hermes is sent to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go, highlighting the tension between divine will and human desire.
Calypso did for seven years.
Odysseus spent seven years on the island of Ogygia with the nymph Calypso.
Seven (7) Years
The sea nymph Calypso kept Odysseus captive for seven years. Calypso fell in love with Odysseus and wanted him to stay with her for the rest of his life.
Calypso offers immortality to Odysseus
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Odysseus met Calypso on her lush island of Ogygia.
17 days
7 years