circe

Circe

contents

1. What is a monster ?

2. Circe's history

3. The witch

4. Scylla

5. Ulysses

6. Circe in pop culture

7. Conclusion

What is a monster ?

The word "monster" comes from the latin words "monere", "monstrare" and "monstrum" which means to have an abnormal shape, to indicate and to show us something, they are here to warn us.

circe

• Minor goddess and first witch.
• Parents : the Sun God, Helios and the Oceanid nymph, Perse.
• Siblings : Aeëtes, Pasiphaë and Perses.
• Banished to the island of Aeaea.
• Self-taught magic.

Lekythos 490-480 before J.-C

What is a witch ?

Stereotypically seen as evil spellcasters, who work with the devil himself, wear all black and ride on broomsticks. Magic user, of any or non beliefs, who uses knowledge about herbs, rituals and spells.

The Magic Circle, John William Waterhouse, 1886

Casting spells : SCYLLA

Potion mixed with Moly

• This story is from Ovid's Metarmorphoses.
• Circe Invidiosa, John William Waterhouse, 1892.
• Oil on canvas.

Scylla

a wand

Casting spells : Ulysses

Ulysses' boat

Ulysses

• This story is from Homer's the Odyssey.
• Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, John William Waterhouse, 1891.
• Oil on canvas.

pig

Plants, a toad

Circe in pop culture :film

Kirk Douglas

• Ulysses, 1954.
• Circe played by Silvana Mangano
• Film adaptation of the Odyssey by Homer.

Silvana Mangano

CIRCE IN POP CULTURE : MARVEL COMICS

• Sersi (Circe)
• Non-human.
• Molecular and atomic manipulation, immortality.
• Desire to live among humans.
• Has dark hair and looks asian.

CIRCE IN POP CULTURE : DC COMICS

• Circe
• Enemy of Wonder Woman.
• Immortality, stunning physical beauty and a powerful command over sorcery.

• Has dark hair and an ancient greek inspired dress.

CIRCE IN POP CULTURE : the simpsons

• Season 13, ep 14.
• Episode about Homer's Odyssey.
• Has blonde hair.
• killed her visitors.

• Help Ulysses (Homer) to continue his journey.

Conclusion