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Where does it talk about Scylla and Charybdis in the Odyssey?
BrianJKim
in the part where Odyseus is sailing in between them
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What are some mythologic water creatures that are evil?
For instance Scylla and Charybdis, in the Odyssey.
What's name of the whirlpool monster from The Odyssey?
the name of the monster was Scylla and the whirlpool was called Charybdis, hope this helped.
What are the names of the female monsters in The Odyssey?
Circe was certainly one, I think at least one of Scylla and Charybdis was female...
What character from The Odyssey is an example of a supernatural character?
the gods (Athena, Zeus, Poseidon)the monsters (Scylla, Charybdis, Polyphemus)CirceCalypso
How does the devil of the deep affect Odysseus?
The Devil and the Deep in the Odyssey refers to the Scylla and the Charybdis. The Scylla is a six headed monster who will take six of Odysseus's men. The Charybdis is a giant whirlpool that will consume and destroy Odysseus's entire ship. Odysseus decides to use the passage of Scylla and sacrifice six of his men.
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 warns Odysseus of scylla and charybdis?
Circe
Who is Scylla related to?
charybdis a swirling whirlpool
How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?
He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis
