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Scylla snatched 6 of Odysseus' best men as they passed, one for each of Scylla's six heads.
Odysseus' crew lost six men when passing Scylla, one man for each head of Scylla.
Odysseus is forced to put his men in danger in many situations, but specifically does so when they have to pass by Scylla, the sea monster.
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.
Odysseus killed hundreds of men, both in war and at home.