Greek mythology
Aeaea
Enchanted island home of the sorceress Circe, where Odysseus spent a fateful year.
- Myths
- The Odyssey
Aeaea was the mythical island home of Circe, daughter of Helios and master of transformation magic. When Odysseus's men landed on her shores, she turned them into pigs with a wave of her wand. Odysseus, protected by the herb moly given by Hermes, resisted her magic and eventually became her lover. He and his crew spent a year on Aeaea before Circe helped them navigate further toward home.
Quick questions
What is Aeaea?
Enchanted island home of the sorceress Circe, where Odysseus spent a fateful year.
Which mythology does Aeaea belong to?
Aeaea belongs to Greek mythology.
Which myths feature Aeaea?
The myth that features Aeaea is “The Odyssey”.
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