According to Greek mythology, the six-headed monster Scylla was once a beautiful sea nymph. Why did the witch Circe turn her into a hideous monster? A. The wind god Boreas wanted to take revenge from Scylla and asked the Graea sisters to turn her into a monster. B. The sea god Glaucus fell in love with Scylla, and when he requested the witch Circe to cast a love spell on Scylla, Circe became jealous. C. The smithing god Hephaestus wanted Scylla to learn his art, but when she refused, he cursed her. D. The water god Poseidon was angry at Scylla and turned her into a hideous monster. E. The moon goddess Luna was jealous of Scylla.

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Alden Curry

13 September, 00:47

According to Greek mythology, the six-headed monster Scylla was once a beautiful sea nymph. Why did the witch Circe turn her into a hideous monster? A. The wind god Boreas wanted to take revenge from Scylla and asked the Graea sisters to turn her into a monster. B. The sea god Glaucus fell in love with Scylla, and when he requested the witch Circe to cast a love spell on Scylla, Circe became jealous. C. The smithing god Hephaestus wanted Scylla to learn his art, but when she refused, he cursed her. D. The water god Poseidon was angry at Scylla and turned her into a hideous monster. E. The moon goddess Luna was jealous of Scylla.

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Moshe Erickson · Answer 1

The answer is B. Scylla was a beautiful nymph that bathed in the sea everyday and Glaucus decided to choose her instead of Circe. This made Circe jealous and cursed Scylla to be immortal and roam the seas as a monster.