Calypso, as a goddess was not stuck on her island--it was her home so she wanted to remain at it. read more
Calypso, as a goddess was not stuck on her island--it was her home so she wanted to remain at it. In addition, the etymology of Calypso means “hidden, hider” and comes from the Greek verb kalyptein "to cover, conceal” which originates from the Proto-Indo European root kel-"to cover, conceal, save," which is actually the root of English word Hell. read more
In Homer's Odyssey, Calypso attempts to keep the fabled Greek hero Odysseus on her island to make him her immortal husband. According to Homer, Calypso kept Odysseus prisoner at Ogygia for seven years, while Apollodorus says five years and Hyginus says one. read more
Calypso, a minor goddess and nymph, was a main character in one episode of Homer's The Odyssey. 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. read more