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<h2 id="escila">Scylla</h2>

She is a **sea monster** of **Greek mythology** who, together with Charybdis, lurked to threaten the passage of ships sailing through the Strait of Messina. Her dwelling was an underwater cave on the continental side.

According to the legend, a very beautiful sea nymph rivaled Circe the sorceress, as both desired the god Glaucus. To get her way, Circe poisoned the waters so that Scylla was transformed into a hideous monster.