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What are some mythologic water creatures that are evil?
For instance Scylla and Charybdis, in the Odyssey.
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's name of the whirlpool monster from The Odyssey?
the name of the monster was Scylla and the whirlpool was called Charybdis, hope this helped.
What character from The Odyssey is an example of a supernatural character?
the gods (Athena, Zeus, Poseidon)the monsters (Scylla, Charybdis, Polyphemus)CirceCalypso
How does the devil of the deep affect Odysseus?
The Devil and the Deep in the Odyssey refers to the Scylla and the Charybdis. The Scylla is a six headed monster who will take six of Odysseus's men. The Charybdis is a giant whirlpool that will consume and destroy Odysseus's entire ship. Odysseus decides to use the passage of Scylla and sacrifice six of his men.
Who was Charybdis partner?
scylla
What are the threats posed by the sirens and by scylla and charybdis?
Scylla and Charybdis are both Greek monsters. They both killed travelers. Scylla ate travelers and Charybdis drowned them by making whirlpools.
What happens to Odysseus with scylla and charybdis?
In Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus encounters the sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis while navigating the strait between them. He must choose between the two dangers: Scylla, a six-headed monster that will devour some of his crew, and Charybdis, a whirlpool that threatens to swallow the entire ship. Ultimately, Odysseus decides to sail closer to Scylla, sacrificing a few men to save the rest of his crew, demonstrating his leadership and the harsh realities of his journey home.
What does Odysseus choose to sail towards scylla rather than charybdis?
He chooses Scylla over charybdis because if they go to charybdis they would all die, but if they go to Scylla only six would die because Scylla has six heads and six mouths to eat with.
What or who was Scylla in odyssey?
In Homer's "Odyssey," Scylla is a monstrous sea creature that dwells in a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool Charybdis. She is depicted as having twelve dog-like heads and six rows of teeth, capable of snatching sailors from passing ships. Odysseus encounters Scylla while navigating these treacherous waters, and he must choose between facing her and risking the loss of his men or confronting Charybdis, which poses a different kind of danger. Ultimately, he sacrifices some of his crew to Scylla to save the rest.
What happened in scylla and charybdis?
In Greek mythology, Scylla and Charybdis are two sea monsters located on opposite sides of the Strait of Messina. Scylla is depicted as a multi-headed creature that devours sailors, while Charybdis is a massive whirlpool that threatens to swallow entire ships. Odysseus encounters both monsters during his journey home in Homer's "Odyssey," forced to navigate between them, ultimately losing some of his crew to Scylla while avoiding Charybdis. This encounter symbolizes the perilous choices one must make between two dangers.
Why does Odysseus choose to sail toward Scylla as opposed to Charybdis?
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.
