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Calypso is a sea nymph from Greek mythology who is best known for holding the hero Odysseus captive on her island for seven years in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." Her story illustrates themes of love, imprisonment, and divine power in ancient Greek literature and has influenced Western storytelling for thousands of years.
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In Greek mythology, Calypso (/kəˈlɪpsoʊ/; Ancient Greek: Καλυψώ, romanized: Kalypsṓ, lit. 'she who conceals') was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia, where, according to Homer's Odyssey, she detained Odysseus for seven years against his will. She promised Odysseus immortality if he would stay with her, but Odysseus preferred to return home. Eventually, after the intervention of the other gods, Calypso was forced to let Odysseus go.
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