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Glaucus and Scylla (Met. XIII.898-968)

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Glaucus and Scylla (Met. XIII.898-968)

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This drawing by Virgil Solis depicts the Greek myth of Scylla and Glaucus, showing the scene of their initial meeting before Scylla is cursed into a wicked sea monster by her adversary, Circe. Prior to being cursed, she was considered to be a beautiful nypmh.

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Mythic Beings

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Krakens and Squids
The image shows a black and white drawing of a male human-like creature with a fish-like tail in the ocean, with an unclothed woman standing on the land. She is holding a long piece of cloth. The male figure has long hair and a beard and is gesturing his hands toward the woman. Behind them, large mountains and land structures can be seen. Glaucus and Scylla (Met. XIII.898-968)