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Q: Circe has warned Odysseus about Scylla and Charybdis what are they?
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Who warns Odysseus of scylla and charybdis?

Circe


What were the dangers Circe says Odysseus will meet?

The Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis.


Why did Odysseus decide to head for Scylla instead of Charybdis?

Circe told him to.


Why does Odysseus choose to sail toward Scylla as opposed to Charybdis?

Odysseus chooses to pass by Scylla because, Scylla will only kill 6 men, one for each head. Charybdis will sink the ship, killing everyone. Circe has also advised Odysseus to do choose Scylla. Further, Charybdis is a visible danger, and Odysseus uses Charybdis to encourage his men to pass by quickly. Finally, passing by Scylla and Charybdis is given as the only way for Odysseus to get home from where he is.


Who helps Odysseus past Scylla?

Circe advise Odysseus to sacrifice 6 men by sailing quickly past Scylla and avoiding Charybdis altogether.


What advice did Circe give Odysseus for getting by Scylla and Charybdis?

Circe advised Odysseus to sail closer to Scylla and sacrifice a few sailors rather than risk losing his whole crew by getting too close to Charybdis and potentially sinking the entire ship. She warned him that it was better to lose a few men than risk the lives of everyone on board.


Why does Odysseus choose to go on Scylla's side of the strait?

Odysseus chooses to go on Scylla's side of the strait because he believes facing the danger of Scylla is a less risky option than facing Charybdis, the whirlpool monster. He hopes to minimize casualties by sacrificing only a few men to Scylla, rather than risking losing the entire ship to Charybdis.


What advice does Circe give Odysseus regarding the Scylla and Charybdis?

Sail on the side of Scylla thereby sacrificing only 6 men instead of the entire ship.


Where does circe's tell Odysseus he must go before he can return home?

The Underworld and then through the Harpies and sea monsters; Scylla and Charybdis.


According to Circe What dangers lie ahead for Odysseus and his crew?

Circe warns Odysseus of the dangers in store for him and his crew on their journey home. These dangers include the Sirens, Rovers, Scylla and Charybdis, and Helio if his cattle are slaughtered.


Who was the god who warned Odysseus about circe's magic?

Hermes warned Odysseus about Circe's magic.


What three perils does Circe warn Odysseus about?

Circe warns Odysseus about the Sirens, Charybdis, and Skylla.