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Who was Charybdis in the Greek myth?
Charybdis herself was never seen. She lived under the rocks at the bottom of the Sicilian side of the Straits of Messina, opposite from Scylla. All that was ever seen was a whirlpool. She, and Scylla, were the personification of the dangers of navigating the straits before powered locomotion. The currents made them dangerous to the extreme, and most sailors went around Sicily to avoid them.
What was the Greek plan of the battle of salamis?
To encourage the Persian fleet to enter the narrow straits around the island of Psyttali and catch them strung out in line ahead, vulnerable to a concentrated attack from the flanks unready for a formal battle.
Name the strait which separates Greece and Asia Minor?
The Aegean Sea separates modern Greece from Asia Minor. The two Turkish straits (Bosphorus and the Dardanelles) are conventionally considered the border between Europe and Asia, but they are both within modern Turkey.
Why were the Persians at a disadvantage at the battle of Salamis?
The Persians were at a disadvantage at the battle of Salamis primarily due to their large fleet being cramped in the narrow straits, which restricted their movements and made it difficult for them to effectively utilize their numerical superiority. Additionally, the Persians lacked knowledge of the local waters and their ships were not as maneuverable as the Greek triremes, giving the Greeks an advantage in close combat. Finally, the Greek navy was able to exploit the disunity within the Persian fleet, leading to confusion and loss of coordination among the Persian ships.
What symbol represented Hercules?
Hercules is often represented by twin pillars, which are said to represent the Straits of Gibraltar. He is also often represented by a club, his favored weapon.
