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Book V – Island of Calypso

Escape into the fantastical realm of Odysseus as he navigates through Calypso's enchanting cave and braves Poseidon's stormy seas to reach the shores of the Phaeacians. Experience the trials and triumphs of the hero in this epic painting by Jan Brueghel, capturing the essence of his enduring adventure. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Greek mythology as Odysseus encounters allies and foes, weaving a tale of resilience and perseverance that transcends time.

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Book V – Island of Calypso

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  1. Book V – Island of Calypso A Fantastic Cave Landscape with Odysseus and CalypsoPainting by Jan Brueghel Even Hermes pauses to wonder at the beauty of Calypso’s cave.

  2. Odysseus has been on Ogygia for seven years.

  3. With Calypso’s assistance, Odysseus builds a raft.

  4. Scheria After 17 days sailing, Poseidon sends a storm. Odysseus loses his raft, but with Ino’s help (Remember her from Ovid?) he swims for 2 days and nights and on the third day reaches Scheria, home of the Phaecians.

  5. Book VI – Landing in Scheria, land of the Phaeacians Odysseus and Nausicaa, from the famous scene on the beach – a naked, scarred and grizzled warrior and a young, impressionable girl, just of marriageable age.

  6. Nausicaa and the girls provide Odysseus with clothing.

  7. Nausicaa in the “high wagon with good wheels” sees Odysseus fully clothed and seeming “like the gods”.

  8. Book VII – in Scheria, land of Phaeacians Cf. Brigadoon Odysseus entering the house of Alcinoos where he is to appeal to Alcinoos’ wife, Arete (“Virtue”).

  9. Book VIII – Phaeacians: welcome the stranger with contests, feasts, and songs Note the rules of hospitality.

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