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7. Καλυψώ...(He was washed ashore on the island of Calypso)

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey
Book XII

He was washed ashore on the island of Calypso, where she compelled him to remain as her lover for seven years before escaping.

She desired to make him her immortal husband.

Athena asked Zeus to spare Odysseus of his torment on the island, as he wanted to go to his homeland and see his beloved wife.

Zeus sent Hermes, the messenger of the gods, to tell Calypso to release Odysseus. As Zeus was the Lord of the gods, she was unable to refuse him, although she did not wish to let him go.
After Odysseus left, Calypso was said to commit suicide, but being immortal, she just went through horrible pain.

Odysseus builds a raft and is given clothing, food and drink by Calypso.
The Phaeacians, who are skilled mariners, agree to help Odysseus get home.
They deliver him at night, while he is fast asleep, to a hidden harbor on Ithaca.
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49 comments

Boro said:

Superbe !!!Bon week-end Annemarie
6 years ago ( translate )

sasithorn_s said:

Spectacular scene and great story!

Happy weekend, Annemarie!
6 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wow, what a beautiful coastal scene.
Have a nice weekend Annemarie.
6 years ago ( translate )

Schussentäler said:

ein wunderschönes Fleckchen Erde. Dort zu sitzen, auf das Meer hinausschauen und die Seele baumeln lassen.........
6 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Magnificent capture! Have a great weekend!
6 years ago ( translate )

neira-Dan said:

belle vue qui donne envie de vacances
6 years ago ( translate )

Zulma said:

Superb!!! Have a great WE!
6 years ago ( translate )

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

How evil to keep Odyssey as a "gigolo" for years! =D

Or maybe it was just the beauty of the island that kept Odyssey ashore...
6 years ago

Annemarie replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…:

hahahaha

easy for a beautiful woman:)
6 years ago

ROL/Photo said:

OHHHHH Annemarie... un rêve..
merci pour cette magnifique photo qui rappelle les vacances..!
Bonne fin de semaine
6 years ago ( translate )

Edward Bowthorpe said:

So Lovely Annemarie,eddie,xx
6 years ago ( translate )

Erika Akire said:

...the trip goes on...
6 years ago

J. Gafarot said:

Secluded beach, great love, then the Gods started messing it all...
Nothing new as of that time.
Enjoy a serene and happy weekend Annemarie.
6 years ago

tiabunna said:

A beautiful scene. Have a great weekend.
6 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Your pictures and the story: a great work, Annemarie !
6 years ago