What is Charybdis in the Odyssey?

What is Charybdis in the Odyssey? Charybdis is an enormous whirlpool that threatens to swallow the entire ship. As instructed by Circe, Odysseus holds his course tight against the cliffs of Scylla’s lair. As he and his men stare at Charybdis on the other side of the strait, the heads of Scylla swoop down and … Continue reading What is Charybdis in the Odyssey?