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Circe, daughter of the sun god, Helios and the ocean nymph, Perse. A sorceress and a nymph, with the help of drugs and incantations, she had the ability to turn humans into wolves, swine, and lions. With a well versed knowledge in potions and herbs, she went on and used this knowledge on people who offended her. Equipped with a staff called rhabdos, she uses it often to channel her magic. “Circe was a goddess of magic, though she was sometimes depicted as a nymph (minor nature god), a witch or enchantress.”

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When Odysseus first visited her island (named Aeaea) along with his companions, she turned them all into swine, besides him. Protected by a herb called moly provided by Hermes, he stays human rather than turning into a swine. Later on, he initially conquers Circe with the help of Hermes' advice, and she does everything she can to help him. Circe releases his men from the spell that turned his men into swine, and she became an excellent hostess and lover to Odysseus. In the article, it says “In addition to releasing the spell that turned his men into swine, she is such an excellent hostess and lover to Odyssesus.” (Cliffnotes) She does her job as a partner to Odysseus so well that his men had to convince him a year later to leave the island.

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Circe: The Goddess of Sorcery - (Greek Mythology Explained)

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Circe transforming the soldiers into pigs

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Circe transforming the soldiers into pigs

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Circe is described as being “lustrous” and the “nymph with the lovely braids”. While in her home, Odysseus loses sight of his goal of returning to Ithaca, and spends a year enjoying her hospitality until he is reminded of his mission. As such, she can be seen as representing the dangers of excess comfort and pleasure.

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