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Circe

American

[sur-see] / ˈsɜr si /

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 British

/ ˈsɜːsɪ, sɜːˈsɪən /

noun

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

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Circe Cultural

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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At least Samantha Morton’s body-horror spin on the witch Circe is terrific.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Also in the field of women’s monstrosity, there’s Madeline Miller’s Circe and other contemporary feminist retellings, fiction that rehabilitates female villains of legend and literature, from Lady Macbeth to Baba Yaga to Japanese yokai.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2024

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.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024

Sue Scott was in a panic when her 9-month-old fawn pug, Circe, collapsed after a recent walk.

From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023

Annabeth dragged Circe over to the guinea pig cage, knocked the top off, and poured the rest of the vitamins inside.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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