Circe

[sur-see]

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noun

Also called Aeaea.��Classical Mythology.��Also the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink.
a dangerously or irresistibly fascinating woman.

Circe

/ ˈsɜːsɪ, sɜːˈsɪən /

noun

Greek myth an enchantress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine

Circe

In classical mythology, a powerful sorceress who turned people into swine. On the way home from Troy, the crew of Odysseus fell prey to her spells.

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Other Word Forms

Circean adjective
Circaean adjective

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The pattern across the jersey is inspired by a fifth-century BC vase attributed to Persephone, which depicts Ulysses and the sorceress Circe in Homer's Odyssey.

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Scott made a video call to Dr. Attas, who said Circe was showing all the signs of being high.

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“Circe” Madeline Miller’s novel “Circe” is a book that took me to another planet.

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A short story by the author of “Circe” retells the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.

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A short story, by the author of “Circe,” retells the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.

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Circassian walnut circinate

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