The Odyssey | Book 5 Summary and Analysis
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Hermes: the messenger of Zeus
Calypso: nymph who holds Odysseus captive for seven years
Odysseus: the epic hero of the narrative
Leukothea: sea goddess who aids Odysseus in his plight
Summary
At a council of the gods, Athene renews her suit to Zeus to free Odysseus from Calypso’s isle. Zeus complies, and sends Hermes on his way to break the news to Calypso. Hermes descends to earth from Mount Olympus, and alights on Calypso’s isle....
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