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Odysseus was kept from returning to Ithaca primarily by the nymph Calypso, who held him captive on her island, Ogygia, for several years. Additionally, Poseidon, the god of the sea, sought to impede his journey home due to Odysseus blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. These divine interventions, along with various challenges and obstacles, prolonged Odysseus's journey back to his homeland.
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Did homer write The Iliad and odyssey?
Yes..The Iliad was first, about the Trojan War, then the Odyssey about Odysseus' trials in returning to Ithaca.
What role did Penelope play in the odyssey?
she was Odysseus's reason for returning home to Ithaca along with their son Telemachus
Why is the Trojan War important to The Odyssey?
It set the scene for Odysseus to be returning to his home in Ithaca, and the perilous adventures which made up the tale of the Odyssey (story of Odysseus)
Could you Summarize the lotus eaters of the odyssey?
the lotis eaters were people on the island who ate the lotas...anyone who ate it lot all hope of returning to Ithaca
In The Odyssey where is Ithaca located?
Ithaca is located in the Ionian Sea.
Where is Ithaca located in the epic poem "The Odyssey"?
Ithaca is located in the epic poem "The Odyssey" in the Mediterranean Sea, near Greece.
Where is Ithaca in The Odyssey?
Ithaca is is the land over which Odysseus lives and rules.
In what book of The Odyssey does Odysseus return to Ithaca?
Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca in the 13th book of the Odyssey.
What is Odysseus tying to do in Odyssey?
In the Odyssey, Odysseus is trying to get back home to Ithaca
Who was ruler of Ithaca in the book the odyssey?
Odysseus
What was the journey of Odysseus?
The journey of Odysseus from Ithaca to Troy and back to Ithaca is summarized in the book the Odyssey.
How was Odyssey supposed to leave the island of calypso?
Odyssey, or Odysseus in Greek mythology, was initially trapped on Calypso's island, Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso kept him for several years, desiring him as her companion. According to the epic "The Odyssey," the god Hermes was sent by Zeus to command Calypso to let Odysseus go. Calypso reluctantly agreed and provided Odysseus with materials to build a raft, allowing him to set sail for Ithaca, his homeland. Thus, he departed the island with the hope of returning to his family and kingdom.
