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In Greek mythology, Scylla is a many-armed rock monster that eat sea travelers,
while Charybdis is a whirlpool. The two represents of having just two unavoidable,
almost equally negative, unpleasant, or harmful choice, or decision that must be
made. It is similar to the idiomatic expression of "choosing between the devil, and
the deep blue sea".
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Who was Charybdis partner?
scylla
What saying came from the episode of Scylla and Charybdis?
"Between Scylla and Charybdis" is the ancient equivalent of "between a rock and a hard place."
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.
Are Charybdis and Scylla friends?
In Greek mythology, Charybdis and Scylla are not friends; in fact, they are adversaries. They are two sea monsters who are often depicted as being in close proximity to each other, creating a dangerous passage for ships to navigate. Sailors had to choose between facing Charybdis' powerful whirlpool or Scylla's deadly rock formations.
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.
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
Who is Scylla related to?
charybdis a swirling whirlpool
How did Odysseus survive the sirens and scylla and charybdis?
He plugged the sirens ears and avoided the Charybdis
What goes with the Charybdis?
Charybdis was one of two guardians of an ocean. Scylla was her sister, and the other guardian.
Who is the six headed behemoth located in charybdis?
scylla
Is scylla a country?
Scylla is not a country, but a mythical sea monster with 6 heads. Opposite it is Charybdis
