Navigating Scylla and Charybdis

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What advice does Circe give Odysseus about Scylla and Charybdis?

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To sail closer to Scylla.

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What is the main theme represented by the encounter with Scylla and Charybdis?

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The struggle between man and nature.

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How many heads does Scylla have?

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Six.

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What is the main danger of Charybdis?

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It swallows the sea and creates a deadly whirlpool.

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In which book of 'The Odyssey' does the encounter with Scylla and Charybdis occur?

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Book 12.

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Define Scylla in the context of 'The Odyssey'.

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A sea monster with six heads that devours sailors.

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Define Charybdis in the context of 'The Odyssey'.

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A sea monster that creates a deadly whirlpool by swallowing the sea.

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What does the encounter with Scylla and Charybdis symbolize in literature?

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The difficult choices and dangers one faces in life.

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How does Odysseus demonstrate leadership during the encounter with Scylla and Charybdis?

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By making a strategic decision to sail closer to Scylla to minimize losses.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'navigating Scylla and Charybdis'?

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Metaphor for facing two equally dangerous choices.