1 Calypso's prisoner

The Odyssey

Chapter 1 Calypso's prisoner On the island of Ogygia- home of the sea nymph Calypso- a big strong man was sitting on the beach and sobbing his heart out. His name was Odysseus, and he was a very long way from home.

Far above him, the mighty gods of Mount Olympus were watching. Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, turned to her father, Zeus. He was king of all the gods; if anyone could help Odysseus, he could. She pointed to the tiny, ant-like human below. "Look, Father. Poor Odysseus has been stranded there for years. Will you help him to escape from Calypso's island and get home to his family?"

Zeus scowled. "Why should I help him?" he asked. "He's just a human." "He's not just any human, Father," said Athena. "He's a hero! A clever hero, not like a lot of the blockheads out there." "Hmm," said Zeus. "That may be true. But what about Poseidon, God of the Seas? He hates Odysseus and he'll be furious if I help him. Besides, your hero will have to escape Calypso's island by sea, so making Poseidon angry is not a good idea." "But you're King of the Gods," Athena said, arching an eyebrow. "Your word is law. All other gods must bow to you." Zeus grunted, obviously pleased. "That is true." He called to a young, handsome god nearby, "Hermes! Go and tell that pesky Calypso to let Odysseus go!" Hermes saluted, scrambled into his golden winged sandals and pushed off into the empty air. Down... down... down...

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When Hermes landed on Ogygia, he found himself in a beautiful forest, surrounded by lush vegetation and the delicious smell of herbs. Somewhere close by, a scented fire was burning. And then, he saw her... Calypso.