While Hermes is speaking with Calypso what Odysseus doing?
When Hermes speaks with Calypso, Odysseus is still being held captive on her island. Calypso has fallen in love with him and is keeping him as her immortal lover, preventing him from returning to his homeland and his wife, Penelope. He is unaware of Hermes's mission and is yearning for his freedom and the possibility of returning home after his long and arduous journey.