Would you describe the gods as more of a help or a hindrance to Odysseus in book five of the Odyssey?

Calpyso is the primary immortal character Odysseus encounters in book five. We are immediately told that Odysseus is 'trapped' on Calypso's island, suggesting she is a hindrance to his journey home. He appears extremely unhappy, although it could be argued that given his sexual relationship with her he is not as 'trapped' as Homer implies. Hermes is a helpful figure to Odysseus in this book, securing his release from Calypso's island. It should be acknowledged, however, that Athene and Zeus were the gods who instructed Hermes to help release Odysseus. Calypso proves herself to be a further hindrance, initially refusing to follow Hermes' word. However, when she reluctantly agrees to help Odysseus on his journey, she provides significant help to him through advice, gifts (such as the materials to build a boat with which to sail home as well as sustenance for the journey), and a favourable wind to guide him home. Poseidon proves to be the hero's most significant hindrance in this book, sending a storm after him to avenge his son. Poseidon's storm injures Odysseus and shipwrecks him, thus derailing his journey hugely. The goddess Ino is the remedy to this situation, providing invaluable help in the form of advice to abandon his clothes and swim to the shore as well as her enchanted protective veil. She saves his life in this book, providing a remedy to the issues created by Poseidon and so ultimately, thanks to the immortal characters, Odysseus is safe and free at the end of this book, despite Poseidon's irritating interlude.