Calypso kept Odysseus on the island as her slave/captive for seven years before freeing him at the behest of the Olympian gods. Still in love with Odysseus, Calypso helped him off the island by building his boats and giving him supplies.Click to see full answer. Considering this, why does Calypso let Odysseus go?So Odysseus prayed to the gods for his release. Athena, who was his champion, brought his plight to the gods. Zeus then agreed with her and sent the messenger god, Hermes, to tell Calypso that Odysseus was to be let go.Likewise, how does Calypso try to convince Odysseus to stay? After being given Jove’s message from Mercury, Calypso unfortunately has to relinquish Odysseus and send him onward to his home of Ithaca and to continue his adventures. Calypso therefore promises Odysseus the gift of immortality if he would only give up his wife and be content with Calypso and her fairer form. Similarly, what attracts Odysseus to Calypso? Mythical Calypso fell for Odysseus and wanted to make him her immortal husband and give him the eternal youth. But Odysseus didn’t accept her generosity – he was dreaming about going back to his Ithaca and his wife. Zeus sent the messenger of the gods, Hermes, to persuade Calypso to let Odysseus go.Does Odysseus sleep with Circe?However, in the Odyssey, we know of a few women he did sleep with. In one of his first misadventures, he and his crew meet up with the witch/goddess Circe. When she feeds the men, all but Odysseus change into swine. Odysseus had been warned about Circe by Hermes, and given an herb that protected him from her spell.
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