Circe
In Greek myth, Circe, daughter of Helios, the sun, was a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea, who could turn men into animals with her magic wand, which is just what she did to Odysseus’s crew in Homer’s Odyssey, transforming them into swine. All was forgiven, however, as Circe and Odysseus later had a child together—Telegonus.
The name and legend have appeared in countless forms, from short stories by Julio CortaSong of Solomon to films to DC comics to a dance by Martha Graham. So is Circe’s seductive legend too powerful for a modern little girl to carry? Your call.Lists containing Circe:
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