Circe

[ sur-see ]

noun

1. Also 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.

Circe

/ ˈsɜːsɪ; sɜːˈsɪən /

noun

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

Circe

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.

Derived Forms

• Circean, adjective

Other Words From

• Cir·ce·an Cir·cae·an [ser-, see, -, uh, n], 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

Scott made a video call to Dr. Attas, who said Circe was showing all the signs of being high.

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