HAPPY WEEKEND ALL:)
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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.
48 comments
Boro said:
sasithorn_s said:
Happy weekend, Annemarie!
Jaap van 't Veen said:
Have a nice weekend Annemarie.
Schussentäler said:
William Sutherland said:
neira-Dan said:
Zulma said:
Sami Serola (inactiv… said:
Or maybe it was just the beauty of the island that kept Odyssey ashore...
Annemarie replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…:
easy for a beautiful woman:)
ROL/Photo said:
merci pour cette magnifique photo qui rappelle les vacances..!
Bonne fin de semaine
Edward Bowthorpe said:
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J. Gafarot said:
Nothing new as of that time.
Enjoy a serene and happy weekend Annemarie.
tiabunna said:
Ulrich John said: