1. Calypso
By Isabelle Cullen

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Work cited
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