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Zeus sent Hermes to order Calypso to free Odysseus and send him on his way home. Calypso greeted Hermes and honored him with ambrosia and red nectar. He told her of Zeus' demands as they ate. She was upset that Zeus would ask her give up her lover but she did not refuse. If Odysseus wanted to stay with Calypso then Zeus would permit it, but if Odysseus wanted to leave, Calypso could not use her charms to stop him. She thought that Odysseus might change his mind if he understood her love and power. She offered Odysseus immortality and endless youth but he was determined to return to his home or die trying. Calypso accepted her fate and agreed to let Odysseus leave unhindered. She refused to supply Odysseus with a raft or ship but she gave him some tools and the skillful Odysseus built a raft for himself. When it came time to leave, Calypso in her loving nature, gave Odysseus provisions and sent him on his way with a fair wind to speed him home. Calypso and Odysseus had two daughters, Nausithoos and Nausinoos.
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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.
Who sends Hermes to calypso?
Zeus sends Hermes to Calypso to tell her to release Odysseus.
Why does Calypso recognize Hermes?
Hermes is her husband
Why does Calypso finally allow Odysseus to leave her island?
because the goddess Athena calls a council of the gods at Olympus and convinces Zeus to let Odysseus return. The gods then send Hermes as messenger to bring the news of Zeus's will to Calypso who reluctanly agrees to let Odysseus go.
Zeus sends Hermes to order Calypso to release Odysseus. When Hermes arrives what is Calypso doing?
working on a tapestry
How does Odysseus escape Calypso?
Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Who does Zeus send to calypso with a message?
Naturally he sends the messenger of the gods: Hermes.
While Hermes is speaking with Calypso what is Odysseus doing?
During Hermes's conversation with Calypso, Odysseus is most likely waiting or exploring the island of Ogygia where Calypso resides. He may be reflecting on his journey home and longing to return to Ithaca.
Who does zeus send to give a message to calypso?
Hermes.
What was Hermes mission?
to tell calypso to release Odysseus
When Hermes was found calypso what was she doing?
She was singing and weaving.
Why has Hermes traveled to Calypso's island?
In Book V of the Odyssey, Hermes, the messenger of the gods, travels to Calypso's island, where he tells the nymph of Zeus' decision that she has to let Odysseus go.
