Circe

[sur-see] Origin

Cir·ce

[sur-see]
noun
1.
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.
2.
a dangerously or irresistibly fascinating woman.
Cir·ce·an, Cir·cae·an [ser-see-uhn] , adjective
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Circe is always a great word to know.
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the present age, following the bronze age; the last and worst of the four ages of the human race, characterized by danger, corruption, and toil
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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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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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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.

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