Book 5 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationOdysseyASOCR Created by: BenlhuntCreated on: 16-05-15 10:04 Book 5 Summary Gods discuss Odysseus' fate on Mt Olympus Hermes is sent to Calypso's island He tells her that Odysseus must be set free so he can return home Calypso complains about the double standards of the gods as they are allowed to keep mortal lovers but she is not Calypso, however, agrees and helps Odysseus build the boat She supplies him with provisions from her own island: An axe, water and wine She bades him farewell After eighteen days without sleep, Odysseus spots Scheria Poseidon, still holding his grudge, spots Odysseus and conjures up a storm He is almost shipwrecked and dragged out to sea, but Athene saves him The goddess Ino also helps; she gives him a veil and tells him to take his clothes off and leave his ship After hesitation he complies He is almost dragged out to sea again, but the god of the river hears his prayers and opens a path onto the island for Odysseus He immediately takes off and throws back the veil as Ino requested. 1 of 2 Book 5 Summary Gods discuss Odysseus' fate on Mt Olympus Hermes is sent to Calypso's island He tells her that Odysseus must be set free so he can return home Calypso complains about the double standards of the gods as they are allowed to keep mortal lovers but she is not Calypso, however, agrees and helps Odysseus build the boat She supplies him with provisions from her own island: An axe, water and wine 2 of 2
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