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If they go towards Charybdis (the whirlpool) then they will all die. If they go towards Scylla then only 6 will die as a sacrifice

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In the myth Odysseus what side is Scylla on?

Scylla is on the side of danger and destruction. She is a sea monster that Odysseus must navigate past during his journey, representing the challenges and obstacles he faces on his quest to return home.


Why does Odysseus choose to go on Scylla's side of the strait?

The strait is narrow and so Odysseus has to pass by either Scylla or Charybdis. Circe tells Odysseus that Charybdis is far more dangerous, as 3 times a day it sucks in all the waters around it. This would completely suck in Odysseus and his ship if he is sailing too close to Charybdis. Circe advises Odysseus to go to Scylla's side of the strait, for despite the danger of the monster, it is preferable to lose a half-dozen men than the whole ship.


What does Circe think when Odysseus asks how he can fight off Scylla?

Circe warns Odysseus that Scylla is too powerful to fight directly. She advises him to sail quickly past her, sacrificing a few of his men to her instead of engaging in a battle he cannot win.


How does Odysseus use intelligence with his encounter with Scylla?

He shows intelligence by listenng to circe and not trying to fight either of the monsters, but staying closer to scylla because charybdis can take the hole ship while scylla can only take 6 men at a time."In Homer's Odyssey XII, Odysseus is given advice by Circe to sail closer to Scylla, for Charybdis could drown his whole ship: "Hug Scylla's crag-sail on past her-top speed! Better by far to lose six men and keep your ship than lose your entire crew"[6] she warns, and tells Odysseus to bid Scylla's mother, the river nymph Crataeis, to prevent her from pouncing more than once. Odysseus then successfully sails his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla manages to catch six of his men, devouring them alive." (Wikipedia).


What good did it do Odysseus to arm himself for a battle with scylla?

Arming himself for battle with Scylla provided Odysseus with at least a chance to defend himself and his crew against the monster. While he couldn't defeat Scylla, being armed allowed him to make the best of a difficult situation and focus on minimizing casualties.

Related Questions

Did Odysseus choose Scylla or Charybdis?

Odysseus chose Scylla, and lost 6 men to her arms.


How many men did Odysseus lose to Scylla?

Odysseus' crew lost six men when passing Scylla, one man for each head of Scylla.


How many of Odysseus men did scylla get?

According to Homer's Odyssey, six of Odysseus' men were eaten alive by Scylla.


What does Circe tell Odysseus to do about Scylla and Charbdis?

tell them scylla is a bitchhhead


What happened when Odysseus and his men sailed by Scylla?

Odysseus successfully sailed his ship past Scylla and Charybdis, but Scylla managed to catch six of his men, devouring them alive.


Did Odysseus kill scylla?

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.


Who of the following work against Odysseus Athena Helios Poseidon Tiresias Scylla?

Poseidon and Scylla work against Odysseus in "The Odyssey." Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, Polyphemus, while Scylla is a sea monster that attacks Odysseus's men as they sail past her lair.


How many men in Odysseus crew did scylla kill and eat?

Scylla snatched 6 of Odysseus' best men as they passed, one for each of Scylla's six heads.


What happens when Odysseus sails past Scylla?

Scylla grabs 6 of Odysseus' best men and devours them. Helpless to do anything, the men row quickly to escape both Scylla and Charybdis.


What does Odysseus compare the way Scylla snatched his six men from their boat?

What does Odysseus compare to the way Scylla snatched his six men from their boat?


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.


Who warns Odysseus of scylla and charybdis?

Circe