History-Circe

Circe

Park Jong Ae

Class 26

Jan.20.2011

[About Circe]

• Goddess and enchantress • Turns men into animals

• The daughter of Perse and Helios • Fell in love with Odysseus

• Lived in island Aeaea

[Story of Circe & Odysseus]

When Odysseus came to Circe’s island, she invited the crew and turned them into swines with magic. With the help of magic herb given by Hermes, Odysseus managed to drink the poison without turning into swine. Circe was very surprised because nothing happened to Odysseus. When Circe was defense-less, Odysseus threatened Circe by placing sword to her throat. By doing this Circe turned his crew back to men and they all stayed with her for a year.

[Personality]

• beautiful                                • cruel

• craving* for love                    • lonely

• treacherous*

[Represent/Symbol]

• A woman who is jealous and wants love

• A solitary person

[Perspective of Woman]

Woman   • who threatens man’s spirit

• who lures man