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Why are odysseuss affairs with circe and calypso not considered true love?
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∙ 12y ago
well circe and calypso forced affairs with the Odysseus and wouldn't let him leave for a while, so in that sense it wasn't really true love I guess.
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Circe and calypso a paragraph for each?
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.
What is the main point of the story Circe?
The main point of the story of Circe is to never look at pigs!!
Why were Odysseus' men not afraid of Circe?
The wild animals around Circe's house were all tamed and docile. When the men first saw her, she was singing beautifully while weaving a web of fine, beautiful and radiant color. Circe came when the men called her, and she offered them food and drink.
What did Circe give to Odysseus to take with him on this journey?
Scarf
Who helps Odysseus subdue Circe?
Hermes, the messenger god.
Circe and calypso a paragraph for each?
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.
Who does Odysseus cheat on Penelope with?
Calypso and Circe
What nymph of the braided trasses is?
Circe and Calypso
When did Odysseuss' men turn back into men after being swine?
Odysseus convinced Circe to turn them back.
How was Odysseus disloyal?
He was disloyal because he cheated on Penelope with Calypso and Circe. He was so afraid that Penelope was being unfaithful, yet he had two affairs ~ At least with Circe, he could not help but to be unfaithful. Circe was a witch and made him sleep with her lest his men remain animals and he would never see Penelope again. In the case with Calypso, she said that her island had bound him there and that he was never allowed to leave. So yes, he had a choice whether to sleep with Calypso or not but he did. Guess he thought he might as well enjoy himself if it's going to be forever. Which, you can't blame the man. lol
What did Calypso and Circe do to keep Odysseus from reaching home?
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.
What two goddesses was Odysseus attractive to?
Both Circe and Calypso had trysts with Odysseus.
Who did Odysseus say he wanted for their lord when he revealed his identity to the assembly?
calypso and Circe
Who Odysseus say wanted him for their lord when he revealed his identity to the assembly?
calypso and Circe
Who did Odysseus say wanted him for their lord when he revealed his identity to the assembly?
calypso and Circe
Who is the goddess who kept Odysseus on her island?
Both Circe and Calypso kept Odysseus on their respective islands. Circe kept Odysseus and his crew for a year.
How is oysseus disloyal in the odyssy?
Well he cheats on his wife Penelope with both Circe and Calypso
