Poseidon causes a storm.
For seven years!
7 years
Weeping.
Athena told her father Zeus that Odysseus wanted to go home to see his wife and son so Zeus told Hermes to go and tell Calypso to let Odysseus leave her island. She agreed and told Odysseus to make a boat and she gave him food and wine for his journey
Odysseus ends up at calypsos island where he is standed there for seven years. There he meets the immortal calypso and fatally falls for her just as she falls for him. She keeps him on her island by not giving him the tools he needs to make a raft.
Odysseus and his men returned to Calypso's island, Ogygia, primarily because Odysseus was held captive there by Calypso, who desired him as her immortal husband. Their return highlights the themes of longing for home and the struggle between desire and duty, as Odysseus ultimately seeks to return to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Additionally, the encounter emphasizes the importance of human connections and the sacrifices made for love and loyalty, showcasing Odysseus's resilience and determination to fulfill his journey.
Ogygia
Ah, after leaving Calypso's island in Book V of the Odyssey, Odysseus faces many challenges on his journey back home to Ithaca. He encounters storms, monsters, and other obstacles that test his courage and wit. But with the help of gods and his own determination, he perseveres on his epic voyage.
Cyclops Polymephus, the island of Hyperion, and the island of Calypso
After being released from Calypso's captivity, Odysseus journeys to the island of Phaeacia.
The lotus leaf induces a state of forgetfulness and contentment in Odysseus's men, causing them to lose their desire to return home and remain on the island. This makes it difficult for Odysseus to convince them to leave and continue their journey.
Odysseus was weeping on the shore of Calypso's island, feeling trapped and longing to return home. Hermes arrived to deliver Zeus's message that Odysseus must be allowed to leave the island and continue his journey back to Ithaca.