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  1. Scylla - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Scylla[a] (/ ˈsɪlə / ⓘ SIL-ə; Ancient Greek: Σκύλλα, romanized: Skýlla, pronounced [skýlːa]) is a legendary, man-eating monster that lives on one side of a narrow …

  2. Scylla and Charybdis | Description, Tales, & Legacy | Britannica

    Scylla and Charybdis, in Greek mythology, two immortal and irresistible monsters who beset the narrow waters traversed by the hero Odysseus in his wanderings described in Homer ’s …

  3. Scylla – Mythopedia

    Sep 20, 2023 · Scylla was a multi-headed, hybrid monster who haunted a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool Charybdis. With her darting heads and sharp teeth, Scylla would pick off unwary …

  4. Scylla - Monster in Greek Mythology | Mythology.net

    Jan 18, 2017 · Although she began her life as a ravishing nymph, Scylla is remembered as a sea monster who terrorized the ancient Greeks as they passed through a narrow ocean strait. She …

  5. SCYLLA (Skylla) - Sea Monster of Greek mythology

    In Greek mythology Scylla was a sea-monster who haunted the rocks of a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool of Charybdis. Ships who sailed too close to her rocks would lose six men to her …

  6. Scylla - Greek Mythology

    Scylla was a monster in Greek mythology that lived on one side of a narrow water channel. On the other side resided another infamous monster called Charybdis. The channel was so narrow …

  7. Scylla and Charybdis: The Monsters Who Guarded Sicily

    Feb 26, 2017 · Scylla and Charybdis were monsters from Greek mythology thought to inhabit the Straits of Messina, the narrow sea between Sicily and the Italian mainland.

  8. SCYLLA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    To study the processes happening within the Tarantula nebula, astronomers used an observing program called Scylla, after the Greek monster, to study the clouds of dust and gas around the …

  9. Scylla (Mythical Creature) - Mythical Encyclopedia

    Scylla is a mythical creature from Greek mythology that is often depicted as a sea monster with multiple heads and tentacles. According to legend, Scylla lived on one side of a narrow …

  10. The Role of Scylla in Ancient Greek Literature and Lore

    Scylla is one of the most iconic figures in ancient Greek mythology, often depicted as a monstrous sea creature that embodies the fears and challenges of seafaring life. Her story is interwoven …