Scylla and Charybdis are immortal, irresistible monsters on the Strait of Messina. They are also said to be sisters. When passing through them it impossible to not be attacked by at least one of them. They are so close together that either Scylla or Charybdis will destroy a part of your ship or take some of your crew. Scylla is a 12-legged, 6-headed ugly beast with three rows of shark-like teeth in each mouth. She was turned this way by Circe who put a potion into the water where she swam. Circe did this because she was jealous. Charybdis breathes in and out causing a whirlpool which is fatal to any passing ship. She is said to be disguised as a rock or a reef. You must pass through them and choose between them. The saying
Scylla and Charybdis are immortal, irresistible monsters on the Strait of Messina. They are also said to be sisters. When passing through them it impossible to not be attacked by at least one of them. They are so close together that either Scylla or Charybdis will destroy a part of your ship or take some of your crew. Scylla is a 12-legged, 6-headed ugly beast with three rows of shark-like teeth in each mouth. She was turned this way by Circe who put a potion into the water where she swam. Circe did this because she was jealous. Charybdis breathes in and out causing a whirlpool which is fatal to any passing ship. She is said to be disguised as a rock or a reef. You must pass through them and choose between them. The saying