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Asia Minor
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Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Asia Minor became the core territory of the modern Republic of Turkey, established in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The Turkish War of Independence (1919–1923) resulted in the expulsion or assimilation of many non-Turkish populations, fundamentally altering the region's demographic composition.
Modern Turkey has developed into a significant regional power, with a diversified economy based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The region's historical sites… -
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…