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Scylla, a six headed sea serpent, derives mainly from association towards “hermit crabs”, “dogs”, and “dog shars”. Throughout Greek mythology, these associations later converted to the single term “to rend”, or Scylla. During the Helenisitc Era, art depictions of Scylla involved a menacing six-headed creature besiding twelve uncontrollable tentacles; however, several other envisions of Scylla ascended through historical progression. One viewpoint provided examples of Scylla depleting her energy, later petrified into a “dangerous rock” located on the Italian side of the Strait of Messina. Another viewpoint saw Scylla as ironically charming because of her position as the Princess of Nisus of Megara. This folklore had a bitter twist when Scylla betrayed her own father and jeopardized her royal status, later found guilty and receiving the drowning punishment.

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Scylla’s main role appeared through Odysseus' journey, snatching sailors when she emerged from the inside of her cave. Scylla and Charybdis, Scylla’s counterpart, functioned as a whirlpool and a monster that devoured any men on a ship. Her quick speed and strength left Odysseus with a ferocious challenge. Both Scylla and Charybdis “haunted the narrow strait opposite the whirlpool of Charybdis… [Ships] would lose six men to her ravenous, darting heads” (Pontios) , predatorily stalling beneath the ocean surface waiting for stranded ships to arrive. Strategically staying near each other, the glory of surpassing Charybdis immediately gets overridden during Scylla’s appearance seconds after.

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Scylla represents the two forces of evil along with Charybdis. Scylla resembles a tough decision, with one outcome resulting in another consequence. Odysseus was left with a choice to pass Scylla or not. While Scylla could not be defeated, Odysseus had the trust of his men to pass Scylla. Sailors faced two very treacherous monsters that controlled this passage. Scylla represented the idea of how Homer depicts the theme of “loyalty and bravery doesn’t necessarily enhance outcomes, but self-morals''. With Odysseus’ men following him on his voyage, loyalty and bravery were very necessary encountering Scylla and Charybdis. Both envisioned as two forces of evil, Odysseus opposed two alternative routes: Scylla  and Charybdis through one side and a safer route on the other. Scylla’s screech shivered the men on board; however, Odysseus recommadates “Circe’s advice…to sail more closely to Scylla… [because Scylla] can only kill a few of his men '' (Greek Boston). Odysseus was loyal towards Circe’s counsiling, fearlessly dragging the ship in. The end result fared ruthless with six of Odysseus’ men being eaten alive by Scylla.

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Painting of Scylla: Serpent Transformation

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Painting of Scylla: Serpent Transformation