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Surely anyone with some substantial knowledge of Greek mythology would be able to tell you that Helios is the god of the sun. Easy as pie. But what of his daughter, Circe? Could you name what strange denomination she ruled over? As previously stated, her father was Helios, and her mother was Perse, daughter of the ocean. So let's use basic logic. Sun and sea, so the offspring would probably be something like a sunny water god, right?

This certaintly applied to her half-sister Aega, who became goddess of the sun and day. Does this same principal work with Circe? Not quite. If one pays attention to Homer's description of the island which she lives, they would notice that there are many animals living in and around her extravagant palace. Using this information, it can be deducted that she might be he godess of domestic life. This could also be viewed as saying she is the god of onlythe purest forms of life, as animals are often considered far purer than man.

Most people know of Circe from Homer's epic poem the Oddysey, and how she turns Oddyseus' men into pigs. Filthy, gluttenous creatures with little care in the world but to fill their bellies. Maybe this is Circe trying to point out the flaws in man at their most basic levels. Quite symbolic on her part, though it's questionable as to if she really cares. She would have done this to Oddyseus too, but Hermes decided that he had something to say about that, as he gives him a magical root which would prevent such black magic from being preformed on him.

She was surprised by Odysseus's cunning to say the least, followed by being obviously and immediately enthralled by him. He payed her no mind however, only trying to coerce her into letting him go. She was defeated, no doubt about that. Even so, Circe wasn't going to give into all his needs. She returned his men back into people, but made them and Odysseus stay for a year.

She's known among gods and men as being quite promiscuous. In the Theogony, something of a reference book for Greek mythology, it is stated that she and Odysseus bore three sons.(Alicia LeVan) The two had three sons in one year, and he was already married. Quite loyal. It is also said that her and the god Hermes have been together before. (Alicia LeVann) Without doubt she's a a master seductress, and she uses this ability to its full potential.

She suduces and drugs. One of the more interesting facts about her is that she has quite the knowledge of drugs and herbs. She's also often connected with the cat, with her sly nature. (Alicia LeVann) Linking both of these facts together, you could connect call Circe something of a witch. She's also something of a doomsayer. She warns Odysseus of the horrible trials of the Underworld, and of Scylla and Charybdis.

Circe is probably looked down upon among other gods. Itis shown in the Odyssey that they are easily angered by her actions. She has far more Human qualities than almost any other god. Where she attributed this from is unkown, as despite the fact that her parents had many Human traits to, they weren't nearly as radical as Circe's. Despite all of this she has quite the opinion of herself. In the Odyssey she points out to Odysseus how beautiful she is.