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After drinking Circe's magic potion, Odysseus's men are transformed into swine, losing their human form and intellect. Circe uses this magic as a means to exert control over them, reflecting her power and the dangers of temptation. However, Odysseus, protected by Hermes, manages to resist her magic and ultimately persuades Circe to return his men to their original forms. This encounter highlights themes of transformation and the struggle for agency in the face of divine intervention.
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How did Circe treat Odysseus and his men at first?
Circe turns Odysseus' men into swine.
What did Circe do to half of Odysseus' men?
Circe turned half of Odysseus' men into swine (pigs).
Who is the goddess who kept Odysseus on her island?
Both Circe and Calypso kept Odysseus on their respective islands. Circe kept Odysseus and his crew for a year.
How was Odysseus saved from the evil plans of Circe?
Hermes came to Odysseus before he met with Circe, gave him a herb of Moly and instructed him how to behave around Circe.
How was Odysseus save from evil plan of circe?
Hermes came to Odysseus before he met with Circe, gave him a herb of Moly and instructed him how to behave around Circe.
Who is a victim of Circe's spell?
In Greek mythology, Circe is known for turning Odysseus's crew into swine when they land on her island, Aeaea. The crew falls victim to her spell after accepting her hospitality and drinking the potion she gives them, which transforms them into animals.
Did Circe kill any of Odysseus' men?
No. Circe transforms nearly half (22) of Odysseus' men into swine, but reverts them afterwards. Elpenor falls off of Circe's roof, after a night of drinking, and dies, but that is not Circe's fault.
What did Circe turn Odysseus' men into?
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
Where does circe send odysseus when he leaves her home?
circe sends odysseus to the underworld
Does circe give Odysseus a compass?
There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
Who was the god who warned Odysseus about circe's magic?
Hermes warned Odysseus about Circe's magic.
What is Circe doing when Odysseus first sees her?
Circe was opening the door of her estate for Odysseus.
How did Circe treat Odysseus and his men at first?
Circe turns Odysseus' men into swine.
What happens to the men after they drink circe's wine?
After drinking Circe's wine, the men are transformed into pigs in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." They retain their human minds but take on the physical form of pigs. This transformation is reversed by the hero Odysseus with the help of Hermes.
Who asks Odysseus to leave circe?
Odysseus' crew men ask Odysseus to leave Circe's island after a year on her island.
What three perils does Circe warn Odysseus about?
Circe warns Odysseus about the Sirens, Charybdis, and Skylla.
What did circe warn Odysseus and his men?
the dangers that he would face at sea that is what circe warned odysseus.
