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Why does circe circe consider sylla a less serious threat to charybdis?
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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.
Why does the sorceress Circe consider Scylla a less serious threat than her sister Charybdis?
Scylla is a less serious threat because she has six heads, so she can only kill six people at a time. Whereas Charybdis is basically a massive whirl pool able to kill countless people at the same time. In the time is takes Scylla to kill six men, Charybdis can, and will, kill thirty men in three ships.
Who warns Odysseus of scylla and charybdis?
Circe
What three perils does Circe warn Odysseus about?
Circe warns Odysseus about the Sirens, Charybdis, and Skylla.
Why does Circe consider Scylla a less serious threat than charydbis?
Because Charybdis, being a whirlpool, would destroy Odysseus' entire ship and subsequently, all of the men on it. Scylla, on the other hand, would only kill the men that she could snatch up. Therefore, if Odysseus were to pass closer to Scylla, more of his men would survive.
Why did Odysseus decide to head for Scylla instead of Charybdis?
Circe told him to.
What were the dangers Circe says Odysseus will meet?
The Sirens, 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.
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 happened to six of Odysseus' men after they passed Charybdis?
he went to see Circe, and his men were turned into animals. then he made her surrender, and turn them back. If you want to hear the full story type Circe in google
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.
Why does Polites feel that Circe poses no threat?
Polites feels that Circe poses no threat because she has shown herself to be kind and hospitable, welcoming them into her home and offering food and safety. Additionally, Circe has not shown any signs of hostility or aggression towards them.
