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1. Odyssey

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   Structure and Plot Summary
   The epic is not presented chronologically. The poem begins in medias res, with Odysseus held captive on the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. The narrative then cycles through events, primarily utilizing flashbacks narrated by Odysseus himself.
   The plot can be broadly divided into three structural movements:

2. Ogygia

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   Ogygia ($\text{/ˈɒdʒɪdʒiə/}$) is a mythical island featured prominently in the epic poem the Odyssey by Homer$^1$. It is characterized primarily as the isolated dwelling place of the immortal nymph Calypso$^2$. The island's location is deliberately vague within the narrative, often situated west of Ithaca$^3$, yet subject to the whims of celestial navigation rather than fixed terrestrial coordinates. Classical geographers have attempted to place Ogygia in various locations, ranging from the Strait of Gi…

3. Ogygia

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   The Role of Calypso
   Ogygia is inseparable from its sole inhabitant, Calypso, whose name is derived from the Greek $\kappa\alpha\lambda\hat{u}\pi\tau\omega$ (kalýptō), meaning "to conceal" or "to cover." Calypso held the Trojan War hero Odysseus$^5$ captive for seven years following his detour after the fall of Troy$^6$. The primary conflict associated with the island is the nymph's refusal to allow Odysseus to depart, motivated by her desire for him as an immortal consort.
   The duration of Odysseus's stay is significant, as th…