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Calypso pointed out that Zeus allowed mortal heroes to be aided by divine intervention in their quests, while he forbade her to release Odysseus from her island, even though he had completed his part in the Trojan War. This inconsistency showed Zeus's favoritism towards mortal heroes over immortals.

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How long did Odysseus stay on the island of ogygia with Calypso?

Odysseus spent seven years on the island of Ogygia with the nymph Calypso.


Is Calypso good or bad And does she have any relationship with Pintos ( The god of the sea )?

Calypso is a neutral character in Greek mythology. She is a nymph who is sometimes portrayed as both good and bad, depending on the context. Calypso is known for her association with Odysseus, not Poseidon (god of the sea). Poseidon is often depicted as a distinct deity with his own domain and stories in Greek mythology.


Why is calypso angry with Hermes?

Calypso is angry with Hermes because he brings news from the gods that she must release Odysseus from her island against her wishes. She feels betrayed and frustrated by the order to let him go after falling in love with him.


Why did Calypso keep Odysseus on her island?

Initially, it was to nurse Odysseus back to health after finding him shipwrecked. Afterwards, she had her way with him. Calypso was in love with Odysseus, and wanted to keep him on Ogygia.she keeps him because she wants him to be her husband and promises to make him immortal


What sort of internal conflict does Odysseus undergo while he is with Calypos?

While with Calypso, Odysseus experiences a conflict between his desire to stay forever in the paradise she offers and his longing to return home to his wife and kingdom in Ithaca. He struggles with the temptation of immortality with Calypso versus the responsibility and duty he feels towards his family and people. Ultimately, his sense of duty wins out and he chooses to leave Calypso and continue his journey home.