Women in The Odyssey

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or a witch. Circe puts Odysseus on such a high level that she even refers to her as, “Son of Laertes and the gods of old, Odysseus, master mariner and soldier.” Circe eventually tells Odysseus a lot of clues and hints about ways to get home, as well as many advice about how to survive, such as being tied up to a mast to hear the Siren’s songs, and also about avoiding theft of Helios’ cattle. Her obedience and helpfulness earns her the title “the loveliest goddess.”
The second group of important women Odysseus encounters is the sea monsters that try to obstruct his path, blocking his way home. They represent a more negative view on women in Greek society. They are evil, monstrous, cunning, and fierce. The sires are compared to the beauty and attractiveness of men. What the sirens seem to suggest is that some women use their beauty and attractiveness to deceive and eventually destroy men, just like how men are under the siren’s spell once they hear her sing, and eventually drown ...

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