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Moly is a possibly mythical herb described in The Odyssey. It's not known which modern plant Homer was actually describing, but it was considered divine, and not something to be trifled with. That is to say, it was beyond even what was considered "medicinal" by the Greeks.
It is possible that it is from this plant that we derive the phrase "holy moly," which is used in awe, as Moly was used to undo the magic of Circe (turning the sailors back from pigs and into men once again). "
To further clarify, a sprig is a small piece or shoot from a plant.
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What kind of plants had gave of Hermes to Odysseus?
sprig of moly
The god who gave Odysseus a magical plant?
Hermes gives Odysseus a sprig of Moly to protect him from Circe's spells. Moly is an enchanted herb which can only be uprooted by gods.
When was Christophe Moly born?
Christophe Moly was born in 1982.
What actors and actresses appeared in Holy Moly - 1992?
The cast of Holy Moly - 1992 includes: Lance Ozanix as Holy Moly
What did Hermes give to Odysseus?
Hermes gave Odysseus several things: 1. A chance at escaping back to Ithaca when he tells Calypso to free Odysseus. 2. A sprig of Moly to resist Circe's magical charms. 3. Advice to Odysseus on how to defeat Circe.
When was Sprig Muslin created?
Sprig Muslin was created in 1956.
How many pages does Sprig Muslin have?
Sprig Muslin has 272 pages.
Herb with black roots and a white blossom given to Odysseus by Hermes?
Molü pronounced moly
What exactly is a sprig of oregano?
A sprig is basicly one small branch off the main stem
What is moly?
Moli's population is 3,447.
What does holy moly mean?
Holy moly is an expression someone uses as a term of shock or surprise, like holy crap or oh my.
How many teaspoons in a sprig of thyme?
A 3-4 inch sprig of thyme will produce a tablespoon, however, a dried sprig of the same length will produce barely a teaspoon.
