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Circe

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noun

Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology. 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.

Related forms

Cir·ce·an, Cir·cae·an

[ser-see-uhn] , adjective

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World English Dictionary

Circe (ˈsɜːsɪ)

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

Circean

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

Circe

enchantress of the isle of Aea who transformed into swine those who drank from her cup, late 14c., from Gk. Kirke.

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Cultural Dictionary

Circe [(sur-see)]

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.