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Circe was an enchantress, and had Odysseus' crew eat a poisoned feast which would make them susceptible to the magic.

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Q: Why is Circe able to turn Odysseus' men into swine?
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What did Circe turn Odysseus' men into?

Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.


Who turn Odysseus to men into swine?

Circe


When does Circe turn Odysseus' men into swine?

In book 10


What does circe turn odysseus' men into?

She turns them into swine. [AKA pigs]


When did Odysseuss' men turn back into men after being swine?

Odysseus convinced Circe to turn them back.


What does Circe do to some of Odysseus27 men?

Circe (AKA Kirke) turns the mean to swine. Odysseus then intimidates Kirke to get her to turn the mean back.


How many men did Circe turn into pigs?

Circe turned 22 of Odysseus crew into pigs, but she may have turned other men into swine as well.


Why did Circe turn Odysseus's men into swine?

Circe turned Odysseus' men into swine because she did not like men, so she lured them to her island and fed them, and then BAM! They were swine.Circe hated men, so she lured them to her island, feed them a porridge, then turned them to pigs.


How did Odysseus trick Circe?

Hermes gives him a plant which allows Odysseus to withstand Circe's spell and so she is not able to turn him into an animal.


How did Odysseus trick?

Hermes gives him a plant which allows Odysseus to withstand Circe's spell and so she is not able to turn him into an animal.


How does Odysseus convince Circe not to turn him into a pig?

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.


How is Odysseus able to negotiate with Circe the safe return of his men?

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.