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What advice does Circe give Odysseus when he returns from the land of the dead?
What advice does Circe give Odysseus when he returns from the land of the dead?
To plug the men's ears, and to tie Odysseus to the boat so he can hear.
Describe the Sirens. What danger do they pose?
Describe the Sirens. What danger do they pose?
They are like mermaids, but they're scary and want to kill you. If they sing and you hear it, you will be put under a spell and lured to your death.
How did Odysseus keep himself and his men safe when going past the Sirens?
How did Odysseus keep himself and his men safe when going past the Sirens?
They plugged their ears.
Describe Scylla and Charybdis.
Describe Scylla and Charybdis.
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What did Circe tell Odysseus to plug his men's ears with?
What did Circe tell Odysseus to plug his men's ears with?
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Which of the two, Scylla or Charybdis, was the lesser of the two evils? Why?
Which of the two, Scylla or Charybdis, was the lesser of the two evils? Why?
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Study Notes
Circe's Advice to Odysseus
- Circe advises Odysseus to protect his crew from the Sirens by plugging their ears with beeswax.
- Odysseus should be tied to the ship's mast to hear the Sirens' song without succumbing to its danger.
Characteristics of the Sirens
- Sirens resemble mermaids but possess a malevolent nature.
- Their enchanting song lures sailors to their doom, placing them under a fatal spell.
Ensuring Safety from the Sirens
- The crew's ears are plugged with beeswax to block out the Sirens' captivating singing.
- Odysseus is bound to the mast, allowing him to hear the Sirens without endangering himself or his men.
Scylla and Charybdis
- Scylla is depicted as a terrifying creature that no one can look upon with joy; she is a six-headed monster that preys on sailors.
- Charybdis is described as a whirlpool monster that swallows ships and threatens to drown those who get too close.
Comparison of Scylla and Charybdis
- Charybdis is deemed the lesser evil since she primarily drags victims into the depths of the sea.
- Scylla poses a greater threat as she actively hunts and consumes sailors, making her more fearsome than Charybdis.
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Test your knowledge on the Sirens from Homer's The Odyssey with these flashcards. Explore Circe's advice to Odysseus and understand the dangers posed by the enchanting Sirens. Perfect for students studying this classic epic!
