Circe
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In Greek mythology, Circe is a witch and goddess. In most accounts, Circe is described as a daughter of the sun god Helios and the Oceanid Perse. Circe was renowned for her vast knowledge of potions a
Statuette of Circe and pigs from the Sperlonga sculptures, 2nd–3rd century CE
Circe and Scylla in John William Waterhouse's Circe Invidiosa (1892)
Frederick S. Church's Circe (1910)
Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses by John William Waterhouse, 1891
Calypso (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia, where, according to Homer's Odyssey, she detained Odysseus for seven years against his will. She promised Odysseus immortalit
Circe
…mortal woman who discovered drugs and their properties with no relation to actual magic, instead of an immortal goddess. Circe was often confused with Calypso, due to her shifts in behavior and personality, and the association that both of them had with Odysseus. According to Greek legend, Circe lived on the…
Calypso, blonde-haired goddess by Jan Styka (20th century)
Odysseus and Calypso, painted by Max Beckmann, 1943
Detail from Calypso receiving Telemachus and Mentor in the Grotto by William Hamilton
Calypso by George Hitchcock (about 1906)