9th Grade

Scylla and the Many Heads of Harassment

Did you know that Scylla was not always a monster, she was actually a nymph. Scylla is in fact very similar to the modern woman who has been a victim of harassment. In the myth, she was sought after by a fisherman, but she rejected him. He then asked Circe to make a potion to make her fall in love with him. However, Circe wanted the fisherman for herself, so she poisoned Scylla's bath instead, turning her into the monster she is. This is similar to the modern woman because they are often victims of sexual harassment, sometimes through use of drugs, such as the poison Circe used. In conclusion, Scylla and the modern woman are quite similar because both are victims of harassment.

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