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Scylla is a mythical creature in Greek mythology that is typically depicted as a multi-headed sea monster located in a narrow strait. It poses a danger to sailors by attacking and devouring them as they pass through the strait. Its presence creates a perilous navigation challenge for ships.
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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.
How does Odysseus inspire his men to keep rowing as they head toward Scylla what information is he withholding from them?
Odysseus inspires his men by reminding them of their past challenges and triumphs, appealing to their sense of duty and loyalty. He is withholding the specific details of Scylla's danger, only telling them that they will face a monster, in order to prevent them from becoming paralyzed by fear.
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.
What danger occurs after Odysseus and his men leave the sirens?
Scylla and Charybdis are encountered.
What danger did Odysseus face after passing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the strait of Scylla and Charybdis.
What are Scylla and Charybdis and why do they pose danger for travelers?
sirens; theyre song pose the dangers
When did Odysseus put his men in danger?
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.
When was Present danger created?
Present danger was created in 2010.
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.
How does Odysseus survive the danger by the sirens Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus goes through the Sirens by putting beeswax in their ears. Odysseus is tied to the mast while the Sirens are surrounding them and is begging for his soilders to untie him but they don't. He goes through Scylla by just going past it, letting 6 of his men get eaten by Scylla. And he sailed closer to Scylla to get past Charybdis.
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 and what is scylla?
who is scylla
When was Clear and Present Danger released?
Clear and Present Danger was released on 08/03/1994.
What was the Production Budget for Clear and Present Danger?
The Production Budget for Clear and Present Danger was $62,000,000.
How does Odysseus survive the danger posed by sirens Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus goes through the Sirens by putting beeswax in their ears. Odysseus is tied to the mast while the Sirens are surrounding them and is begging for his soilders to untie him but they don't. He goes through Scylla by just going past it, letting 6 of his men get eaten by Scylla. And he sailed closer to Scylla to get past Charybdis.
