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Odysseus was stranded on the island of Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso held him captive for seven years. She offered him immortality and eternal youth if he stayed with her, but he longed to return home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Eventually, the god Hermes intervened, instructing Calypso to release Odysseus. Reluctantly, she let him go, providing him with supplies and a raft to aid his journey home.
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How does Odysseus escape Calypso?
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
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
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.
How long does Calypso want Odysseus to stay with her on her island?
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
Who is keeping Odysseus on an island when the Odyssey begins?
Calypso
Did Poseidon help Odysseus escape Calypso?
No! Poseidon tries to drown Odysseus during his escape from Calypso. Athena and Hermes assist Odysseus.
How many years has Odysseus been Calypso's prisoner?
Odysseus stays with Calypso [The Hider] on Ogygia for seven years.
