1. Circe - Noun
2. Circe - Proper noun
(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
Source: WordNetAccording to some versions, Medea and Jason stopped on her aunt Circe 's island so that she could be cleansed after the murder of her brother, relieving her of blame for the deed. Source: Internet
According to Lycophron 's Alexandra (808) and John Tzetzes ' scholia on the poem (795 - 808), however, Circe used magical herbs to bring Odysseus back to life after he had been killed by Telegonus. Source: Internet
After all, and Liar Liar messed with her psyche recently, plus Circe and Hecate also damaged her while trying to corrupt her as the avatar of all magic. Source: Internet
Circe made them immortal; then Telegonus married Penelope and Telemachus married Circe. Source: Internet
Hermes told Odysseus to use the holy herb moly to protect himself from Circe's potion and, having resisted it, to draw his sword and act as if he were to attack Circe. Source: Internet
From there, Circe would ask him to bed, but Hermes advised caution, for even there the goddess would be treacherous. Source: Internet