Odyssey

Stories tagged Odyssey:

• The Myth of Scylla and Charybdis Aug 2, 2025

  

  In the treacherous waters between Sicily and the Italian mainland lay a narrow strait that struck terror into the hearts of even the bravest sailors. Here dwelled two of the most fearsome monsters ever to plague the Mediterranean Sea: Scylla and Charybdis, whose very names were whispered in dread by those who sailed the wine-dark waters.

  The Origin of Scylla

  Long ago, Scylla had been a beautiful sea nymph with flowing hair like golden seaweed and a voice as sweet as the morning tide. She would dance upon the rocky shores, her laughter echoing across the waves like silver bells. But beauty, as the ancient Greeks knew well, often attracted the attention of the gods—and their jealousy.