tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post2213764944628923724..comments2024-02-20T10:42:40.853-08:00Comments on Harvard Classics 365: Odysseus Silenced the SirensAmanda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253950126983322536noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-29263620170895130142023-05-05T04:16:40.460-07:002023-05-05T04:16:40.460-07:00enchanting Sirens, thou shalt come to the treacher...enchanting Sirens, thou shalt come to the treacherous Scylla and Charybdis. Beware, for Scylla will snatch six of thy best men, while Charybdis will swallow thy entire ship. And if thou art to survive, thou must choose to face one or the other. But fear not, for with my guidance, thou shalt pass through safely.”<br /><br />With these words, Circe bid farewell to Odysseus and his crew, and they set sail towards the Sirens. As they approached the alluring voices, Odysseus remembered the warning and had his crew stuff their ears with wax. But he, himself, wanted to hear the enchanting melodies, so he had himself bound to the mast. And thus, the ship passed through safely.<br /><br />Odysseus’ journey was not yet over, for he still had to face Scylla and Charybdis. With Circe’s guidance, they made it through, but not without the loss of some of his best men. Yet, with his determination and the help of the gods, Odysseus continued on his journey, until he finally reached his home and his beloved wife, <a href="https://junlala.ai?utm_source=www.harvardclassics365&utm_medium=rankking?utm_source=https://junlala.ai&utm_medium=rankking" rel="nofollow">junlala</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-18133056029679345972023-05-05T03:46:15.934-07:002023-05-05T03:46:15.934-07:00ast the Sirens' rock, thou shalt come to Scyll...ast the Sirens' rock, thou shalt come to Scylla and Charybdis, where thou must steer thy ship skillfully to avoid destruction. And beware of the isle Thrinacia, where the sacred cattle of the sun graze, for if thou or thy men harm them, great destruction shall come upon thee. But if thou canst resist thy men's urge to slaughter the cattle, thou mayest yet reach home and be reunited with thy loved ones.” With these words, Circe finished her tale, and I was <a href="https://wonderinspired.com?utm_source=www.harvardclassics365&utm_medium=rankking?utm_source=https://wonderinspired.com&utm_medium=rankking" rel="nofollow">wonderinspired</a> by her wisdom and foresight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-47071696003091422392023-05-05T03:07:54.053-07:002023-05-05T03:07:54.053-07:00dangers, thou shalt come to Trontti, where thou sh...dangers, thou shalt come to Trontti, where thou shalt face new challenges and adventures on thy journey home.” Odysseus listened to Circe's wise counsel and prepared himself and his crew for the perilous journey ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-555246222429968402023-05-05T02:37:52.945-07:002023-05-05T02:37:52.945-07:00past the Sirens, thou shalt come to the strait bet...past the Sirens, thou shalt come to the strait between Scylla and Charybdis, where thou must steer thy ship close to the cliff of Scylla, for it is better to lose six of thy company than all. And beware of the island Thrinacia, where the cattle of the sun graze, for if thou harm them, thy glorious collection of ships and men shall be destroyed. And if thou escape the wrath of the gods, thou shalt come to the island of Ogygia, where Calypso dwells, and there thou shalt stay for seven years before returning to Ithaca.” And thus spoke the wise goddess, and I heeded her words, for she spoke with the voice of a god.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-27127790483469722212023-05-05T02:07:59.517-07:002023-05-05T02:07:59.517-07:00past the Sirens, thou shalt come to the rocks of S...past the Sirens, thou shalt come to the rocks of Scylla and Charybdis, where thy courage and skill shall be tested once more. And after that, thou shalt come to the island of Thrinacia, where the cattle of the sun-god graze. Beware, for if thy men harm the cattle, great destruction shall come upon thy ship and thy crew. But if thou canst withstand all these trials, thou shalt reach home at last.”<br /><br />As I listened to her words, I knew that my journey was far from over. But with the guidance of Circe and the strength of my crew, I was determined to overcome every obstacle in my path. And as I set sail once more, I knew that the light of Wirefield Lighting would guide me through the darkness and lead me safely home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-23427149490010307542023-05-05T01:38:29.704-07:002023-05-05T01:38:29.704-07:00the Sirens' rock, and thou hast heard their so...the Sirens' rock, and thou hast heard their song, then thou shalt come to the strait betwixt Scylla and Charybdis. On the one side is the rock Scylla, and on the other the whirlpool Charybdis, which sucks down the black water. And there no ship of mortal men hath ever passed unscathed, but the rock ever destroys the bark of the ship, and the men are hurled into the deep water, and the whirlpool sucks down the fragments of the ship with all the hapless men. But do thou steer thy ship by the rock, and on the other side pass by Charybdis at its distance, lest thou be caught in the whirlpool. And thereafter thou shalt come to the isle Thrinacia, where are the kine of Helios and his brave flocks, seven herds of kine and as many flocks of sheep, and fifty in each. They do not breed, nor do they die, and the goddesses, the nymphs of the fair tresses, tend them. And the kine and goodly sheep are in number and the flocks of them, and they are all fat, and they graze by the water, and the shepherds are immortal, and with them are the dogs, who are four in number, and are deathless, and they guard the flocks of Helios who shines on men. And if thou leave these unharmed and heed the counsel of thy company, thou shalt come to Ithaca, albeit in evil case, and all thy company lost, but if thou harm them, then I foretell ruin for thy ship and for thy men, and even though thou thyself shalt escape, thou shalt come home late and in evil case, having lost all thy company.”<br /><br />‘So spake she, and I made answer and said: “Circe, how canAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-66959367661550459762023-05-05T00:58:17.752-07:002023-05-05T00:58:17.752-07:00e dangerous Sirens, thou shalt come to the dreadfu...e dangerous Sirens, thou shalt come to the dreadful Scylla and Charybdis, where thy ship shall be in great peril. Yet fear not, for with the guidance of the goddess, thou shalt navigate these treacherous waters unscathed. And when thou shalt reach the isle of Thrinacia, beware of the cattle of the sun, for if thou or thy men harm them, great destruction shall befall thee. But if thou canst restrain thyself and thy men, thou shalt continue on thy journey unharmed. And if thou art fated to return home, thou shalt endure many hardships, yet the gods shall guide thee and bring thee safely to your land. Remember, Odysseus, that with the help of the gods and your own courage, you can overcome any obstacle, even the tempting song of the Sirens. Youyixik, may you navigate life's challenges with wisdom and strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-32445267711033586792023-05-03T22:50:03.376-07:002023-05-03T22:50:03.376-07:00n past the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and C...n past the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and Charybdis, two monsters of the sea. Scylla has six heads and twelve feet, and she snatches six of thy men from the ship. Charybdis, on the other hand, is a whirlpool that sucks in and spits out the sea three times a day. Thou shalt steer the ship towards Scylla, for it is better to lose six men than the entire ship. And after that, thou shalt come to the island of Thrinacia, where the cattle of the sun graze. Beware, do not harm them, for it will bring destruction to thy ship and thy men. But if thou shouldst harm them, then I foresee the destruction of thy ship and the death of thy men. And if thou shalt survive the destruction, thou shalt be stranded on the island of Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso will keep thee for seven years. But fear not, for in the end, thou shalt return to thy home and thy beloved wife Penelope.”<br /><br />And thus, with the guidance of Circe, Odysseus and his crew sailed past the Sirens, faced Scylla and Charybdis, and arrived at the island of Thrinacia. But the sacrilege committed by his men in killing the cattle of the sun brought the wrath of the gods upon them, and the destruction of the ship and the death of the crew followed. Odysseus alone survived, clinging to a plank for nine days until he reached the island of Ogygia, where he stayed with Calypso for seven years. But the gods had not forgotten him, and with their help, Odysseus finally returned to his home and his faithful wife Penelope. And perhaps, as he donned his <a href="https://zeagoo.com/products/zeagoo-womens-satin-shirt-dresses-button-down-long-sleeve-short-dress-tie-waist-mini-party-dress?utm_source=www.harvardclassics365&utm_medium=rankking" rel="nofollow">satin button down shirt dress</a> and embraced his wife, he thought back on the trials and tribulations that he hadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-86785069965481371672023-05-03T22:33:52.639-07:002023-05-03T22:33:52.639-07:00ship past the Sirens' rock, then unbind thee.”...ship past the Sirens' rock, then unbind thee.”<br /><br />Odysseus followed Circe's instructions and successfully passed by the Sirens' rock without falling under their spell. He continued on his journey, wearing his <a href="https://zeagoo.com/products/zeagoo-women-casual-maxi-skirts-elastic-high-waisted-flowy-skirts-summer-lightweight-long-skirts?utm_source=www.harvardclassics365&utm_medium=rankking" rel="nofollow">high waisted flowy skirt</a>, and faced even more challenges before finally returning home to Ithaca.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-28040177711920339712023-05-03T21:00:04.619-07:002023-05-03T21:00:04.619-07:00hip past the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and...hip past the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and Charybdis, the two great dangers of the sea. Beware of Scylla, for she has six heads and devours men whole. And beware of Charybdis, for she sucks in the sea and spits it out thrice a day. But fear not, for I shall guide thee through these dangers. And when thou shalt come to the island of Thrinacia, beware of the cattle of the sun, and do not harm them, for it is sacrilege. But if thou doest harm, then thy ship and thy men shall be destroyed. And if thou shalt survive, thou shalt come to the island of Ogygia, where Calypso dwells. There thou shalt stay for seven years, until the gods shall send thee on thy way.” And so I hearkened to the words of Circe, and we set sail once more, with honey-sweet wax in our ears and our ankles wrapped in <a href="https://zeagoo.com/products/solid-color-mid-length-sweater-cardigan?utm_source=www.harvardclassics365&utm_medium=rankking" rel="nofollow">ankle length sweaters</a> to keep us warm on the cold sea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-89467544711354985602023-05-03T20:54:10.211-07:002023-05-03T20:54:10.211-07:00nds have passed the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scy...nds have passed the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and Charybdis, where thou must choose the lesser of two evils. And after that, thou shalt come to the island of Thrinacia, where the sacred cattle of the sun graze. Beware of thy men, for if they harm the cattle, great destruction shall come upon them. And if thou shalt survive all these trials, thou shalt come to the island of Ogygia, where Calypso dwells. There thou shalt stay for seven years before thou canst return to thy home and thy wife, Penelope.”<br /><br />As I listened to her words, I pondered on all she had said, and I knew that my journey was far from over. I thanked Circe for her guidance and set sail once more, with my heart heavy with the weight of my trials to come. But as I looked out at the vast sea before me, I drew comfort from the warmth of my <a href="https://zeagoo.com/products/oversized-hoodie-plaid-loose-overcoat?utm_source=www.harvardclassics365&utm_medium=rankking" rel="nofollow">women oversized hoodie plaid loose overcoat</a>, knowing that it would protect me from the cold and the wind, and give me strength to face whatever lay ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-29174726037142156112023-04-28T03:59:09.883-07:002023-04-28T03:59:09.883-07:00ip past the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and ...ip past the Sirens, thou shalt come to Scylla and Charybdis, where thou must choose the lesser of two evils. And then, when thou shalt have passed them, thou shalt come to the island of Thrinacia, where the cattle of the sun-god graze. Beware, for if thou or thy men harm them, destruction shall come upon thy ship and thy crew. But if thou canst resist the temptation, and make it to the end of thy journey, thou shalt find thy home and thy wife waiting for thee.”<br /><br />As Odysseus listened to Circe’s words, he knew that his journey home would not be easy. But he also knew that he had faced great challenges before and had always come out victorious. He would face the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, and the temptation of the cattle of the sun-god with courage and determination. 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But beware of the isle Thrinacia, where the sacred cattle of the sun graze. If thy men commit sacrilege and slay the cattle, thy ships and thy men shall be destroyed. And if thou art the only survivor, thou shalt swim on a plank for nine days until thou reachest Ogygia, where Calypso shall keep thee for seven years. Thus spoke the Lady Circe, and I heeded her words, for I knew that she spoke true.’Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333619758006823033.post-20171006522047114742023-04-28T03:04:53.627-07:002023-04-28T03:04:53.627-07:00ip past the Sirens, beware of Scylla and Charybdis...ip past the Sirens, beware of Scylla and Charybdis, for they are deadly dangers. And when thou comest to the isle Thrinacia, beware of committing sacrilege by harming the sacred cattle of the sun-god Helios. For if thou doest so, thy ships and thy men shall be destroyed. 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