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Scylla was the six headed monster, who took a man for each of her heads.v
Charybdis was the whirlpool right next to Scylla's cave.
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How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?
He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis
Why does circe consider scylla a less serious threat than charybdis?
Scylla only ate up six men at a time; Charybdis would wreck the ship by whirlpool.
What are Scylla and Charybdis known for?
Scylla is known for eating 6 people at one time and having razor sharp teeth. Charybdis is known for making huge whirl pools by spitting water out at the straight of Messina.
What is the six headed behemoths name located near Charybdis in greek mythology?
Scylla
What do poseidon and scylla and charybdis and sirens and the cyclops have in common?
Theyre all natives if the sea.
Who was Charybdis partner?
scylla
What are the threats posed by the sirens and by scylla and charybdis?
Scylla and Charybdis are both Greek monsters. They both killed travelers. Scylla ate travelers and Charybdis drowned them by making whirlpools.
What does Odysseus choose to sail towards scylla rather than charybdis?
He chooses Scylla over charybdis because if they go to charybdis they would all die, but if they go to Scylla only six would die because Scylla has six heads and six mouths to eat with.
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 is Scylla related to?
charybdis a swirling whirlpool
Who warns Odysseus of scylla and charybdis?
Circe
How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?
He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis
What goes with the Charybdis?
Charybdis was one of two guardians of an ocean. Scylla was her sister, and the other guardian.
Who is the six headed behemoth located in charybdis?
scylla
Is scylla a country?
Scylla is not a country, but a mythical sea monster with 6 heads. Opposite it is Charybdis
Did Odysseus choose Scylla or Charybdis?
Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.
What famous person can be compared to Scylla and Charybdis?
You would need two famous people if you want to make a comparison to Scylla and Charybdis. I would suggest Hitler and Stalin.
