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Calypso (Greek mythology)

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    Telemachus and Mentor being shipwrecked on Ogygia, where they are seen by Calypso. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1774, after F. de La Mothe-Fénelon.

    Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651-1715. | Date: August 1 1774 | Reference: 3020954i
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    Telemachus narrates the story of his travels and adventures to Calypso. Engraving by J. Collyer, 1774, after C. Monnet after F. de La Mothe-Fénelon.

    Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651-1715. | Date: Oct.r 1 1774 | Reference: 3020955i
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    Calypso entices Telemachus into her grotto, watched by Athena in the guise of Mentor. Stipple engraving by J. Eginton, 1796, after W. Hamilton, 1791.

    Hamilton, William, 1751-1801. | Date: Sep.r 1st 1796 | Reference: 3063628i
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