Scylla killed the six men by snatching them from Odysseus's ship as it passed through the strait between her and Charybdis. As the ship approached, she emerged from her lair, her twelve dog-like heads snatching the sailors one by one. Despite Odysseus's attempts to save them, the men were powerless against her fearsome grasp. This encounter exemplified the perilous challenges he faced during his journey home.
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Scylla snatched 6 of Odysseus' best men as they passed, one for each of Scylla's six heads.
6 men are lost
It is said Scylla ate thousands of men as they passed by or tried to fight her. In particular, 6 of Odysseus' men were eaten as they came home from the Siege of Troy.
Scylla killed and ate six of Odysseus's crew members. In Homer's "The Odyssey," as they pass through the strait between Scylla and Charybdis, Odysseus is forced to confront Scylla, who snatches the men from the ship. Despite his efforts to protect them, the crew members meet their tragic fate.
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Scylla snatched 6 of Odysseus' best men as they passed, one for each of Scylla's six heads.
6 men were eaten/killed by Scylla.
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Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.
Scylla grabs 6 of Odysseus' best men and devours them. Helpless to do anything, the men row quickly to escape both Scylla and Charybdis.
6 men are lost
Scylla eating 6 of his men alive.
Yes, in Homer's "The Odyssey," Odysseus and his crew encounter the monster Scylla while trying to navigate through a treacherous strait. Scylla kills several of Odysseus's men, but Odysseus is unable to kill her as she is a powerful and immortal monster.
Scylla is a sea monster in Greek mythology with six heads, each capable of grabbing a sailor from passing ships. She snatches six of Odysseus' men as they try to sail past her, dragging them into her cave to devour them. Odysseus is powerless to save his men and must continue his journey.
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.