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Who is the god holding Odysseus on the island?
The god holding Odysseus on the island is Zeus. Zeus got angry at Odysseus and his men for eating the CATTLE of the sun god, Helios. Odysseus didn't eat the cattle, though. He survived, but his men (or crew) didn't. They died. They Odysseus floated to Calypso's island, Ogygia. Calypso loved Odysseus. They got a little "busy", but Odysseus still loved Penelope. Athena begged Zeus to make Calypso release Odysseus, since Calypso was trapping Odysseus on Ogygia. Zeus told Hermes (god messenger) to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go. She got the message, and agreed to release Odysseus. Odysseus built a raft, but while traveling, Poseidon destroyed it, since Odysseus blinded his son, the Cyclops, Polyphemus. For more information, GOOGLE works GREAT!!! Hope I helped! (:
Is Odysseus related to Hermes in Greek mythology?
Yes, in Greek mythology, Odysseus is related to Hermes as a distant cousin. Hermes is the messenger god and a son of Zeus, while Odysseus is a mortal hero and a descendant of Hermes through his grandfather Autolycus.
How was Odysseus unfaithful?
Odysseus slept with both Circe and Calypso, while his wife Penelope waited faithfully.
Does Odysseus remain faithful to Penelope while on calypso's island?
No. Odysseus and Calypso are lovers, and even have a child. However, Odysseus does retain the desire to go home, but does not see this as a valid option when a god is blocking the way.
Who all did Odysseus sleep with while away on his journey?
circe and calypso. both were goddesses
What is the metaphor for Odysseus encounter with Calypso?
Odysseus wants to return home but Calypso a goddess doesn't want to let him go because she likes him. Athena helps Odysseus by telling Calypso to let him go and she does. That's when his journey begin.
While under water in the storm comes to help Odysseus?
A sea goddess came to help Odysseus.
What did Nausithous and Nausinous Calypso and Odyessus's children do after Odyessus left Ortygia?
After Odysseus left Ortygia, Nausithous and Nausinous raised Odysseus's children with Calypso in her care. They likely provided for their education and upbringing while Odysseus continued his journey back to Ithaca.
What does Odysseus do while on Calypso's island?
he mourns for Ithaca, his family and his old life. He also sleeps with Calypso several times, though he never truly falls in love with her.
How long does Odysseus stay on Calypso's island?
In the Odyssey, Odysseus stays on the Calypso's island of Ogygia for 7 years. Other accounts say 5 years, while the story by Hyginus states one.He also spent a year on Circe's island Aeaea.
How do calypso and Circe keep Odysseus from reaching his home?
Calypso and Circe both use enchantment and allure to keep Odysseus from returning home. Calypso, a nymph, detains Odysseus on her island, Ogygia, for several years, offering him immortality and companionship, while he yearns for his home and family. Circe, a sorceress, initially traps Odysseus and his men in her home, turning them into animals, but later helps him navigate his journey after he resists her magic. Both figures embody the themes of temptation and the struggle against distractions that delay Odysseus's return to Ithaca.
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.
