Odysseus stays with Calypso and Circe due to the allure of their beauty and the comforts they offer, as well as the temporary escape from the hardships of his journey home. Calypso, in particular, keeps him on her island for several years, offering him immortality and a life of ease. However, despite these temptations, Odysseus ultimately longs for his home and family, which drives him to eventually leave both women in search of his true desires. Their relationships test his resolve and highlight his complex character as both a hero and a man faced with temptation.
Because Odysseus loved his wife Penelope too much to stay.
Calypso and Circe
Circe and Calypso were goddesses in Homer's The Odyssey. Circe is kind and helpful to Odysseus; on the other hand, Calypso holds him captive and tries to force him to marry her.
Both Circe and Calypso had trysts with Odysseus.
Both Circe and Calypso kept Odysseus on their respective islands. Circe kept Odysseus and his crew for a year.
Circe and Calypso kept Odysseus from reaching home in very different ways. After Odysseus conquers the goddess-enchantress Circe she helps him . She is an excellent hostess and lover to Odysseus and his men have to convince him to leave. Calypso falls in love withe Odysseus and keeps him captive until Hermes convinces her to let him free.
Odysseus had relations with both Circe and Calypso, as well as his wife Penelope.
Odysseus slept with both Circe and Calypso, while his wife Penelope waited faithfully.
Calypso wants Odysseus to stay with her on the island forever.
calypso and Circe
calypso and Circe
calypso and Circe