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  1. Calypso (mythology) - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Calypso (/ kəˈlɪpsoʊ /; Ancient Greek: Καλυψώ, romanized: Kalypsṓ, lit. 'she who conceals') [1] was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia, where, according to Homer …

  2. Calypso: Enchanting Nymph of Greek Mythology - History …

    Jan 15, 2025 · Calypso was a sea goddess, or Oceanid, from Greek mythology, most famously known for her involvement in Homer’s Odyssey. She was the daughter of Atlas, the Titan …

  3. Calypso | Odysseus, Nymph, Island | Britannica

    The second four books (V–VIII) introduce the main character, Odysseus, as he is being released from captivity by the nymph Calypso on the island of Ogygia. He suffers a shipwreck and lands …

  4. The Goddess Calypso in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and …

    Calypso is the name given to one of the minor goddesses of Greek mythology, and is of course primarily famous for her role in Homer’s Odyssey, for Calypso is the nymph who, at one stage, …

  5. Calypso • Facts and Information on the Goddess Calypso

    Calypso is a figure from Greek mythology that has very unclear origins. While it’s not completely clear exactly who or what she is, she is perhaps most famous for her role in Homer’s Odyssey.

  6. CALYPSO (Kalypso) - Ogygian Nymph of Greek Mythology

    KALYPSO (Calypso) was the goddess-nymph of the mythical island of Ogygia and a daughter of the Titan Atlas. She detained the hero Odysseus for many years in the course of his …

  7. Calypso :: The Nymph of Ogygia - Greek Mythology

    In Greek mythology, Calypso is a nymph known for her role in Homer's epic, the "Odyssey." She is characterized by her captivating beauty and enchanting voice, traits that made her both …

  8. Calypso (mythology) | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Calypso is a significant figure in Greek mythology, known primarily for her role in Homer's epic poem, the *Odyssey*. She is often depicted as a beautiful nymph, believed to be the daughter …

  9. Calypso – Mythopedia

    Jan 6, 2023 · Calypso, daughter of the Titan Atlas, was a Greek nymph and goddess. She lived on the island of Ogygia, where the hero Odysseus was shipwrecked on his way back from the …

  10. CALYPSO Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The calypso tradition dates to the early 19th century. The subject of a calypso text, which is usually witty and satiric, is an event of political or social importance, and the lyric often …