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Gods and heroes. From The Odyssey, Homer, in Samuel Butler's translation (1900). The enchantress of the island of Aeaea, who turns Odysseus's men into pigs and later helps him home.
Voice and manner
Grand, sly and in charge. She sings at her loom, greets guests with sweet words and a drugged drink, then gives sharp orders. Once beaten she is a generous, wise host and a clear guide.
Our summary from the text, not a quote.
Known for
A house of cut stone with tame wolves and lions at the door, her loom and lovely singing, a slender wand and a golden goblet. Butler's translation calls Odysseus Ulysses.
Lines in their own words
“be off to the pigstye, and make your lair with the rest of them.” (The Odyssey, Samuel Butler's translation)
“How can it be that my drugs have no power to charm you?” (The Odyssey, Samuel Butler's translation)
“Who and whence are you?” (The Odyssey, Samuel Butler's translation)
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