The OdysseyBOOK 5

By: Kyle, Ryan, and Jeremy

In the beginning, all of the Greek gods met. Athena, or the “grey eyed goddess” preached to Zeus to let Odysseus

return to his home. The gods admired him not giving up. EVERY GOD ATTENDED

EXEPT POSIEDON.

SWEET NYMPH AND OPEN SEA

Zeus decided to Help Odysseus. “He turned to his favorite son and said…

Hermes, you have much to practice on our missions, go make it known to the softly braided nymph that we, whose will is not subject to error, order Odysseus home” Book five. “Lines 29 through 33.”

Hermes Went to the island where the nymph calypso lived The nymph took care of Odysseus, but did not let him leave and

return to his home. Hermes persuaded her.

CALYPSO

Calypso agrees to let Odysseus goOdysseus makes a raft, and sets out for his journey. On the sea for 18 days, until Poseidon figures out the gods

have helped him. Gets very angry, creates a giant stormAthena helps Odysseus so he does not dieDrifts to sea into a river, when he is found (Scheria, the

phaecians)