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Greek Mythology: Kirke (or Circe) was a goddess pharmakeia (witch or sorceress) who lived with her nymph attendants on the mythical island of Aiaia. She was skilled in the magic of metamorphosis, the power of illusion, and the dark art of necromancy. When Odysseus landed on her island she transformed his men into animals, but with the help of the god Hermes, he overcame the goddess and forced her to release his men from her spell. Kirke's name was derived from the Greek verb kirkoô meaning... Greek Vase, Ancient Greek Pottery, Classical Mythology, Ancient Greek Art, Greek Pottery, Ancient Pottery, Greek And Roman Mythology, Roman Mythology, Mythology Art

Circe was the Greek goddess of sorcery who was skilled in the magic of transmutation, illusion, and necromancy. She lived on the mythical island of Aiaia (Aeaea) with her nymph companions. When Odysseus came to her island she transformed his men into beasts but, with the help of the god Hermes, he overcame the goddess and forced her to end the spell.

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