As the legend narrates, Ulysses’ ship was hit by a violent storm, causing him to be the only survivor of his shipwreck. Calypso appeared from a cave and gave him food and shelter. Ulysses spent a good many years, “in heaven with a queen” as the legend goes, but others have speculated that he was her captive. But after 10 years, it was time to return home and he prayed to the gods to help him. After much persuasion Calypso reluctantly let him go, giving him, food, water, and sails for his boat.
