Once Odysseus realizes that the Circe is turning his men into pigs he runs to rescue them. On the way he is greeted by Hermes who gives him an herb called Moly. Odysseus is suppose to eat the flower which will stop him from changing into a pig and then he is supposed to draw his sword whenever she tries to drive him into the pigsty/cage. The Circe breaks down and Odysseus must agree to have sex with her in exchange for not having her use her powers against him. She then turns all his men back into humans and is now a nice person.
Once Odysseus realizes that the Circe is turning his men into pigs he runs to rescue them. On the way he is greeted by Hermes who gives him an herb called Moly. Odysseus is suppose to eat the flower which will stop him from changing into a pig and then he is supposed to draw his sword whenever she tries to drive him into the pigsty/cage. The Circe breaks down and Odysseus must agree to have sex with her in exchange for not having her use her powers against him. She then turns all his men back into humans and is now a nice person.
Odysseus avoided turning into a pig by using an herb given to him by the god Hermes, which protected him from the enchantment of Circe. By taking this herb, he was able to maintain his human form and resist Circe's magic.
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Circe realizes that Odysseus is a man of great power and intelligence when he resists her magic and speaks to her as an equal, demonstrating his cunning and wit. She eventually discovers his true identity as the great warrior Odysseus when he reveals his name and background to her. This realization marks a turning point in their relationship as Circe begins to help Odysseus on his journey home.
Odysseus convinces Circe not to turn him into a pig by drawing his sword, as Circe is afraid of his weapon. Additionally, he is able to resist her magic because he has been given a protective herb by Hermes. Odysseus also persuades Circe through his cleverness and wit, engaging her in conversation and outsmarting her.
Odysseus convinces Circe not to turn him into a pig by drawing his sword to threaten her. He demands that she restore his comrades who had been turned into animals before he would agree to come to her. This show of bravery and assertiveness impressed Circe, leading her to agree to his request.
The sorceress Circe turned Odysseus' men into pigs and locked them in the pig sty before becoming Odysseus' lover.
Hermes gave Odysseus an herb which protected him from her powers.
Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.
Hermes advises Odysseus on how to avoid Circe's spell that turns men into pigs by giving him a special herb called moly to protect him. Odysseus follows Hermes' instructions and is able to resist Circe's magic.
Hermes warns Odysseus before his encounter with the enchantress Circe, and gives Odysseus a magical herb to protect him from Circes' spells, as well as exact advice as to what to do. Circe tries to turn Odysseus into a pig but fails. Odysseus rushes Circe with his sword, but she acquiesces, and tries to bed Odysseus. Odysseus commands her to swear an oath to do him no further harm, and after she has, he beds her. Afterwards he refuses to eat, and explains he cannot until he sees his men. Circe retrieves them (as animals), and administers a drug to turn them back into normal. Odysseus tells his men to return to the ship.
Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.