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Calypso asks Odysseus if Penelope is more beautiful than her and if she is a better match for him. She also questions if Penelope can love him as deeply as she does. These questions indicate Calypso's jealousy towards Penelope and her fear of losing Odysseus to his wife.
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Who does Odysseus cheat on Penelope with?
Calypso and Circe
Who was Odysseus' lover?
Penelope was Odysseus' wife, and Calypso and Circewere Odysseus' lovers.
Did Penelope cheat on Odysseus?
No. Penelope was completely faithful to Odysseus even after 20 years of not seeing him. Penelope is often equated with faithfulness.
What women tempted Odysseus?
Odysseus had relations with both Circe and Calypso, as well as his wife Penelope.
How was Odysseus unfaithful?
Odysseus slept with both Circe and Calypso, while his wife Penelope waited faithfully.
Who does Odysseus sleep with?
He sleeps with Calypso, But when he wakes up, he thinks only of Penelope.
When Calypso asks Odysseus to compare her with Penelope does Odysseus respond satisfactorily?
yes, he does. he like calypso more because he sees her as more of a natural vibe. Answer 2: Odysseus says that Penelope is neither as tall nor fair as Calypso, nor is she an immortal. Nevertheless, he wants to get home and will let nothing stand in his way.
Why were Calypso and Circe unable to convince Odysseus to stay?
Because Odysseus loved his wife Penelope too much to stay.
Does Odysseus remain faithful to Penelope while on calypso's island?
No. Odysseus and Calypso are lovers, and even have a child. However, Odysseus does retain the desire to go home, but does not see this as a valid option when a god is blocking the way.
Why does Odysseus sleep with calypso if he misses Penelope so much?
Greek culture was kind of to do whatever they wanted to, if they wanted to sleep they slept, if they wanted to fight they fought. So when odysseus is presented with the opportunity he wants to, so he sleeps with her but his love still lies with penelope. In addition to sleeping with calypso, he also sleeps with circe and helen and probably many others.
Why does Odysseus reject Calypso's offer to stay with her?
Odysseus rejects Calypso's offer because he is homesick and wishes to see his wife Penelope, his child, whom he has never seen, his parents, and his home once again.
Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso?
Odysseus wishes to return home to see his wife Penelope and his child Telemachus, whom he has not seen for 20 years.
