Circe

American  

[sur-see] / ˈsɜr si /

noun

1. 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.

2. a dangerously or irresistibly fascinating woman.

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Circe British  

/ ˈsɜːsɪ, sɜːˈsɪən /

noun

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

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Circe Cultural  

1. 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

• Circaean adjective
• Circean adjective

Example Sentences

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

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

From Washington Times

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

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post