Hermes gives him a magic herb that is found on the island so that when she kisses him it don't affect him.
Hermes gives him a magic herb that is found on the island so that when she kisses him it don't affect him.
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.
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.
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
Circe was an enchantress, and had Odysseus' crew eat a poisoned feast which would make them susceptible to the magic.
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.
Hermes advises Odysseus on how to avoid Circe's spell that turns men into pigs by giving him a special herb called moly to protect him. Odysseus follows Hermes' instructions and is able to resist Circe's magic.
Odysseus is able to avoid Circe's spell because Hermes provides him with a magical herb called "moly," which protects him from her enchantments. This herb grants him immunity to Circe's magic, allowing him to resist her transformation of men into animals. Additionally, Odysseus demonstrates his cleverness and bravery by confronting Circe and compelling her to free his men, ultimately turning the situation to his advantage.
In the land of Circe, Odysseus and his men face the danger of being turned into animals by the sorceress. Circe uses her magic to transform them into swine after they consume her enchanted food. However, with the help of Hermes, who provides him with a protective herb called moly, Odysseus is able to resist her magic and ultimately persuades Circe to restore his men to their human forms. They then spend a year on her island before resuming their journey home.
Odysseus avoided turning into a pig by using an herb given to him by the god Hermes, which protected him from the enchantment of Circe. By taking this herb, he was able to maintain his human form and resist Circe's magic.
Odysseus convinces Circe not to turn him into a pig by drawing his sword, as Circe is afraid of his weapon. Additionally, he is able to resist her magic because he has been given a protective herb by Hermes. Odysseus also persuades Circe through his cleverness and wit, engaging her in conversation and outsmarting her.
Odysseus defeats Circe by following the instructions given to him by Hermes, the messenger god. Hermes tells Odysseus to eat a special herb called moly to protect himself from Circe's magic. With this protection, Odysseus is able to resist Circe's spells and convince her to free his men and help them on their journey back home.