CALYPSO

By Isabelle Cullen

WHO IS CALYPSO

Calypso is a sea nymph goddess

Daughter of Atlas, a titan, and Tehtys

Name means “to conceal”

She was a prisoner to Ogygia for the support

of her Titan father during the war against the

Olympians

HOW DOES SHE TIE INTO THE ODYSSEY

Rescued Odysseus after he washed up on the

shores of Ogygia after being at sea for nine days

She fell madly in love with Odysseus, and made

advancements towards Odysseus, but he rejected

them . He wanted to be back with his wife.

Odysseus eventually became her lover, and had to

kids with Calypso over his seven year captivitiy

CONTINUED

Hermes was sent by Athena to convince Calypso to

release Odysseus

She left him go and helped him rebuild his boat.

She also gave him food, wine, and a large gust of

wind to send him on his way

She tried to kill herself after the loss of her lover,

but since she was immortal, she did not succeed.

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