Odysseus and Calypso

Leaving Calypso

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June 4th 2014
After seven years, seven long years, Calypso has finally been convinced to let me go. Athena interceded on my behalf and Calypso relented. She is angry, my lovely jailor, but she will not stop me leaving. I must confess, I will miss her singing. If I am being truly honest, the time spent with Calypso was not a horror. She cared for me and wished me to remain with her and for that I cannot fault ... read more

Europe » Malta » Gozo » Xaghra

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Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. A decade later Malta became a republic. Since about the mi... ... read more