Scylla and Charybdis were immortal and inescapable monsters in Greek mythology. They beset the narrow waters traversed by Greek heroes Jason and Odysseus. In some accounts Scylla was a nymph who was transformed into a monster by either Circe or Amphitrite. She had six heads on long necks and sharp teeth. Charybdis manifested as a gigantic whirlpool, condemned by Zeus to eternally swallow and spew forth sea water.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.
Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style