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Sea monster in Greek mythology
Charybdis (/kəˈrɪbdɪs/ ; Ancient Greek: Χάρυβδις, romanized: Khárybdis, Attic Greek: [kʰárybdis]; Latin: Charybdis, Classical Latin: [kʰäˈrʏbd̪ɪs̠]) is
Charybdis
Idiom deriving from Greek mythology, "to choose the lesser of two evils"
Being "between Scylla and Charybdis" (/bi.ˈtwiːn ˈsɪ.lə ænd kə.ˈrɪb.dɪs/ also /bə-, bɪ-/) is an idiom deriving from Greek mythology, which has been associated
Between_Scylla_and_Charybdis
Topics referred to by the same term
Scylla and Charybdis is a metaphor relating to two monsters of Greek mythology: Scylla and Charybdis Scylla and Charybdis may also refer to: Skylla and
Scylla and Charybdis (disambiguation)
Scylla_and_Charybdis_(disambiguation)
Genus of crabs
Charybdis (Charybdis) De Haan, 1833 Charybdis acuta (A. Milne-Edwards, 1869) Charybdis acutidens Türkay, 1986 Charybdis affinis Dana, 1852 Charybdis amboinensis
Charybdis_(crab)
Nymph transformed into a sea monster by Circe in Greek mythology
channel of water, opposite her counterpart, the sea-swallowing monster Charybdis. The two sides of the strait are within an arrow's range of each other—so
Scylla
Cruiser of the Royal Navy
HMS Charybdis was a Dido-class cruiser built for the Royal Navy and was sunk with severe loss of life by German torpedo boats in an action in the English
HMS_Charybdis_(88)
Topics referred to by the same term
Charybdis is a sea monster in Greek mythology. Charybdis may also refer to: Charybdis (crab), a genus of crabs Charybdis (comics), a fictional character
Charybdis_(disambiguation)
1922 novel by James Joyce
National Library of Ireland is the setting of episode 9 ("Scylla and Charybdis"). Ormond Hotel at Ormond Quay on the banks of the Liffey is the setting
Ulysses_(novel)
List of ships with the same or similar names
Royal Navy have been named HMS Charybdis, after the sea monster Charybdis of Greek mythology. The first HMS Charybdis (1809) was an 18-gun brig-sloop
HMS_Charybdis
Species of beetle
Paropsis charybdis, commonly known as the Eucalyptus tortoise beetle, is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the genus Paropsis. It is considered a
Paropsis_charybdis
Species of crab
Charybdis japonica, the Asian paddle crab, is a species of swimming crab in the family Portunidae. Charybdis japonica has a hexagonal, concave carapace
Charybdis_japonica
American television series directed by Andrei Konchalovsky
nears the isle of Scylla and Charybdis. Some of the crew are devoured by Scylla, and the boat is destroyed by Charybdis. Odysseus is separated from the
The_Odyssey_(1997_miniseries)
Mountain in California, United States
Charybdis is a 13,102-foot (3,993 m) mountain in the Sierra Nevada of California. Located deep in the backcountry of Kings Canyon National Park, Charybdis
Charybdis_(mountain)
Piano quartet by Graham Waterhouse
Skylla and Charybdis is a 2014 composition for piano quartet by Graham Waterhouse, played in four movements without a break. The title refers to Scylla
Skylla and Charybdis (Waterhouse)
Skylla_and_Charybdis_(Waterhouse)
Species of crab
Charybdis feriata, the crucifix crab, is a species of swimming crab in the family Portunidae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific
Charybdis_feriata
Species of crab
Charybdis lucifer, also known as the yellowish-brown crab, is a species of swimming crab in the family Portunidae. The type locality of this species is
Charybdis_lucifer
1969 Type 12I or Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy
HMS Charybdis (F75) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). She was built by the Harland & Wolff company of Belfast, and was the last ship
HMS_Charybdis_(F75)
Locations mentioned in Homer's Odyssey
identifications around Sicily, and is the earliest source to identify Scylla and Charybdis explicitly with the Strait of Messina. He also identifies the land of
Geography_of_the_Odyssey
Species of swimming crabs
Goniosupradens hawaiensis, formerly known as Charybdis hawaiensis, is a species of swimming crab in the family Portunidae found in the tropical Pacific
Goniosupradens_hawaiensis
Strait between Calabria and Sicilia, Italy
portion of the strait have been linked to the Greek legend of Scylla and Charybdis. In some circumstances, the mirage of Fata Morgana can be observed when
Strait_of_Messina
Species of crab
Charybdis hellerii, the Indo-Pacific swimming crab or spiny hands is a species of crab from the swimming crab family, the Portunidae. Its native range
Charybdis_hellerii
2022–24 adaptation of Homer's ''Odyssey''
Odysseus evades the sea monster Charybdis before seeing the shores of Ithaca, where he encounters Poseidon again ("Charybdis"). Poseidon gives Odysseus the
Epic:_The_Musical
(August 1994). Charybdis and his wife Scylla are international terrorists who attempt to kill Aquaman. When Scylla is killed, Charybdis is driven mad by
List of DC Comics characters: C
List_of_DC_Comics_characters:_C
Creature in Greek mythology
Dictys Epopeus Melas Medon Opheltes Base appearance Achilles Antigone Charybdis Lamia Medusa Midas Mulberry fruit Phaon Scylla Sirens White raven Humanoids
Siren_(mythology)
Species of crab
Charybdis erythrodactyla, also called the rainbow swimming crab, is a species of swimming crab in the family Portunidae. It lives in warm ocean waters
Charybdis_erythrodactyla
Group of moving rocks in ancient Greek mythology
Nereids). Jason chose to brave the Planctae instead of braving Scylla and Charybdis. In the Odyssey of Homer, the sorceress Circe tells Odysseus of the "Wandering
Planctae
Main-belt asteroid
388 Charybdis (/kəˈrɪbdɪs/, prov. designation: A894 ED or 1894 BA) is a very large background asteroid, approximately 125 kilometers (78 miles) in diameter
388_Charybdis
Species of crab
Charybdis natator, the ridged swimming crab, wrinkled swimming crab or rock crab, is a widespread Indo-Pacific species of swimming crab from the genus
Charybdis_natator
In Greek mythology, cattle owned by the sun god
(Thrinacia). Odysseus and his crew arrive at Thrinacia after passing Scylla and Charybdis. When Eurylochus begs to be allowed to land to prepare supper, Odysseus
Cattle_of_Helios
Political party in the United States
liberal international order, suddenly caught, it seemed, between the Charybdis of illiberal great-power challengers and the Scylla of a hostile U.S.
Republican Party (United States)
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Latin epic poem by Virgil
towards Sicily (Trinacria). There, they are caught in the whirlpool of Charybdis and driven out to sea. Soon they come ashore at the land of the Cyclopes
Aeneid
Species of crab
Charybdis longicollis, the lesser swimming crab, is a species of crab from the swimming crab family, the Portunidae. It has a native range which covers
Charybdis_longicollis
2026 epic action fantasy film by Christopher Nolan
crew follow Tiresias' guidance to survive encounters with the Sirens, Charybdis and Scylla. On Thrinacia, Odysseus warns his men not to kill the cattle
The_Odyssey_(2026_film)
Naval battle during the Second World War
were caught in an ambush and the action ended with the sinking of HMS Charybdis and the scuttling of the Hunt-class destroyer Limbourne after suffering
Battle_of_Sept-Îles
Legendary Greek king of Ithaca
Sirens, pass between the six-headed monster Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis, where they row directly between the two. However, Scylla drags the boat
Odysseus
Epic poem attributed to Homer
ship's mast. Next, they navigated the narrow passage between the whirlpool Charybdis and the multi-headed monster Scylla. Finally, on the island of Thrinacia
Odyssey
Extinct genus of wasps
Sirenobethylus charybdis is an extinct species of wasp. It had a unique anatomical feature on its abdomen that may have acted as a grasping device. The
Sirenobethylus
Ancient Greek mythological location
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Aeaea
HMS Charybdis was a 21-gun Royal Navy Pearl-class corvette launched on 1 July 1859 at Chatham Dockyard. She served on the East Indies Station and the
HMS_Charybdis_(1859)
Species of moth
Ethmia charybdis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It is found in California, United States. The length of the forewings is about 10.6 mm (0.42 in)
Ethmia_charybdis
Cove in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
Charybdis Cove is the 1.2 km wide cove indenting for 580 m the northwest coast of Varna Peninsula, Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
Charybdis_Cove
Species of moth
Cyana charybdis is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by George Thomas Bethune-Baker in 1904. It is found in Papua New Guinea. Cyana at Markku
Cyana_charybdis
1894 class of British cruiser
Harlech in 1916. She was renamed Vivid in 1921 and was sold in 1923. Charybdis spent most of her career in British waters, with occasional voyages to
Astraea-class_cruiser
Wooden horse in Greek mythology
Hecatonchires Hippocampus Horses of Helios Lamia Phoenix Python Siren Scylla and Charybdis Sphinx Typhon Captured / slain by heroes Calydonian boar Cerberus Cerynian
Trojan_Horse
2001 video game
Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic is a 2001 video game developed by Charybdis Limited and Climax Studios. It is a sequel to 1998's Magic and Mayhem. Magic
Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic
Magic_&_Mayhem:_The_Art_of_Magic
List of novels in the Alien franchise
Collection: Symphony of Death – collects The Cold Forge, Prototype, and Into Charybdis(Titan Books, November 2023, ISBN 1-80336-658-3) The Complete Aliens Collection:
List of Alien (franchise) novels
List_of_Alien_(franchise)_novels
2008 studio album by Trivium
No. Title Length 1. "Kirisute Gomen" 6:27 2. "Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis" 6:49 3. "Down from the Sky" 5:34 4. "Into the Mouth of Hell We March"
Shogun_(Trivium_album)
1987 Australian film
confronts the Cyclops, the enchantress Circe, the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, and other perils while the god Poseidon seeks to prevent his return.
The_Odyssey_(1987_film)
One-eyed giants in Greek and Roman mythology
Etna, in Book 3 of the Aeneid, Aeneas manages to survive the dangerous Charybdis, and at sundown comes to the land of the Cyclopes, while "near at hand
Cyclopes
Ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses
Apollodorus, 1.4.5. Smith, s.v. Antaeus; Apollodorus, 2.5.11. RE s.v. Charybdis; Servius, Commentary on Virgil's Aeneid 3.420. Hard, p. 102; Pausanias
Poseidon
Island home of Calypso in Homer's Odyssey
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Ogygia
Book by Iman Wilkens
Odyssey instead of the Mediterranean. For example: he locates Scylla and Charybdis at present day St Michael's Mount. To support his hypothesis Wilkens uses
Where_Troy_Once_Stood
Location in Greek myth
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Aeolia_(mythical_island)
Guiding principle for a moral dilemma
the second round having garnered 82% of the vote. "Between Scylla and Charybdis" is an idiom derived from Homer's Odyssey. In the story, Odysseus chose
Lesser_of_two_evils_principle
2020 American film by Brian Patrick Butler
Written as a dark comedy body horror film in 2016, the film was produced by Charybdis Pictures. Inspired by the threat of nuclear war and current political
Friend_of_the_World
Brig-sloop of the Royal Navy
HMS Charybdis was a Royal Navy Cruizer-class brig-sloop built by Mark Richards and John Davidson at Hythe, and launched in 1809. She captured two American
HMS_Charybdis_(1809)
Species of moth
Pasiphila charybdis is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1879. This species is endemic
Pasiphila_charybdis
Class of light cruisers built for the Royal Navy
battlecruisers. Originally these were to be Scylla and Charybdis of the third group, but the 1943 loss of Charybdis saw Royalist of the fourth (Bellona) group selected
Dido-class_cruiser
2021 British film by Philip Barantini
Film Fest 2 July 2022 Golden Charybdis for Best Film Philip Barantini, Hester Ruoff, Bart Ruspoli Won Silver Charybdis for Best Director Philip Barantini
Boiling_Point_(2021_film)
1911 Italian film
journey, he navigates past the deadly Sirens and the monsters Scylla and Charybdis. After losing all his men and enduring years of hardship, Odysseus finally
L'Odissea_(1911_film)
2007 fan film series
Federation Starfleet and the Merchant Service attempting to colonise the Charybdis Sector, a region far from the Federation's core. Whilst surveying the
Star_Trek:_Intrepid
Fictional people in Homer's Odyssey
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Lotus-eaters
Glacier in Antarctica
from the Lovejoy Glacier and Harlin Glacier, which flow east through the Charybdis Icefalls. It is joined from the west by the small Serrat Glacier just
Rennick_Glacier
Civil War-era monitor of the United States Navy
laid up at League Island Navy Yard, in 1867. Her name was changed to Charybdis on 15 June 1869 and back to Cohoes on 19 August 1869. She was sold in
USS_Cohoes_(1865)
Phrase originating from a 15th-century fable
equivalent was the seafaring idiom of Scylla and Charybdis, 'He runs on Scylla, wishing to avoid Charybdis' (incidit in scyllam cupiens vitare charybdim)
Out of the frying pan into the fire
Out_of_the_frying_pan_into_the_fire
2018 novel by Madeline Miller
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Circe_(novel)
Species of beetle
biological control agent against the eucalypt tortoise beetle, Paropsis charybdis, with mixed results. "Cleobora mellyi (Mulsant)". CSIRO. Retrieved 16
Cleobora
Band of heroes in Greek mythology
and settled him in Lilybaion. After the Sirens, the ship encountered Charybdis and Scylla and the Wandering Rocks, above which a great flame and smoke
Argonauts
Ancient site in Greece
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Ismarus_(Thrace)
Body of rotating water produced by the meeting of opposing currents
whirlpool depicted in Olaus Magnus's map, labeled as "Horrenda Caribdis" (Charybdis). The Moskstraumen is formed by the combination of powerful semi-diurnal
Whirlpool
Fictional creature in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth
to Odysseus's passage between the devouring Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis. Its presence in combination with the barrier lake and the formidable
Watcher_in_the_Water
Species of spider
Neoramia charybdis is a species of Stiphidiidae that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described as Amaurobius charybdis in 1910 by Henry
Neoramia_charybdis
Schema for the novel Ulysses
seductive daughter Ulysses Architecture Despondency Scylla and Charybdis 2 — 3 p.m. - Scylla Charybdis Telemachus Ulysses Antinous Literature The double-edge
Linati_schema_for_Ulysses
22nd Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy
named after the Sea Monster who devoured the victims of the whirlpool, Charybdis, and was commonly referred to as "Aberdeen's frigate". Scylla was constructed
HMS_Scylla_(F71)
Swedish writer (1975–2025)
och charybdis – samtal Archived 28 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine folkochkultur.se Retrieved 27 September 2018 – Mellan scylla och charybdis Poddtoppen
Stina_Oscarson
City in Greek Mythology
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Telepylos
Genus of beetles
Species within this genus are noted as pests. For example, Paropsis charybdis is a pest of Eucalyptus in New Zealand. Paropsis ornata Paropsis atomaria
Paropsis
Underground complex in Middle-earth
and Odysseus's passage between the devouring Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis. Finally, the Fellowship's entry into the darkness via the deadly lake
Moria,_Middle-earth
1993 maritime disaster
Apr: USS Rushmore 5 Jun: USS Salmon 6 Jun: Golden Venture 11 Jun: HMS Charybdis 10 Oct: Seohae 20 Oct: OMI Charger Other incidents 7 Jan: Lucky-S 27 Jan:
Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz
Sinking_of_the_MS_Jan_Heweliusz
Cruiser of the Royal Navy
1942. One of two sisters (the other was, appropriately, Charybdis, see Scylla and Charybdis), Scylla was completed with four twin QF 4.5 in Mk.III in
HMS_Scylla_(98)
Australian actor
Jocko Episode: "Old Scores" 2002 MDA Jack Panogeas Episode: "Scylla and Charybdis" 2003 Fergus McPhail Car owner Episode: "Buddies" 2003 Blue Heelers Mark
David_Clencie
Species of butterfly
Hesperiidae Genus: Dalla Species: D. cupavia Binomial name Dalla cupavia (Mabille, 1898) Synonyms Butleria cupavia Mabille, 1898 Dalla charybdis Draudt, 1923
Dalla_cupavia
Region in Greek mythology
Heracles Irus Kikonians Laestrygones Mesaulius Polites Polydamna Scylla Charybdis Sirens Tiresias Theoclymenus Locations Aeaea Aeolia Ismarus Ithaca Ogygia
Scheria
English actor (born 1995)
2022 Autopilot Nic Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 Salty Irina Anna Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 Fabulous Creatures Charybdis Arcola Theatre, London
Hannah_van_der_Westhuysen
1997 video game
Spud II) is a single-player point-and-click video game, developed by Charybdis and released by Alternative Software on CD-ROM for MS-DOS and Microsoft
The_Quivering
1990 film by Mike Leigh
Best Supporting Actress Jane Horrocks Won 1991 Taormina Film Fest Golden Charybdis Mike Leigh Won Golden Mask Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Claire Skinner
Life_Is_Sweet_(film)
German-built passenger steamship, torpedoed in 1943
USS Murphy, SS Tivives, U-431 22 Oct: HMS Hurworth 23 Oct: Campos, HMS Charybdis, Taranto, U-274 24 Oct: HMS Eclipse, HMS Orlionoch, Mochizuki, U-566 26
SS_Campos
Season of television series
let Charybdis possess his body and maintain control. Phobio breaks the seal on Charybdis. Tear reveals she was under orders to revive Charybdis and send
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 1
That_Time_I_Got_Reincarnated_as_a_Slime_season_1
British video game developer
Climax Brighton studio moved to Hove in August 2000. When the studio Charybdis saw large redundancies in staff in April 2001, Climax announced its intent
Climax_Studios
1999 video game
released for Microsoft Windows. Published by Acclaim and developed by Charybdis. As a 3D game of this genre. Machines also allowed players to directly
Machines_(video_game)
Mountain range in Antarctica
named by ANCA for A.C. Battye, glaciologist at Wilkes Station in 1962. Charybdis Glacier (70°25′S 67°30′E / 70.417°S 67.500°E / -70.417; 67.500) is
Aramis_Range
Symbolic serpent with its tail in its mouth
Hecatonchires Hippocampus Horses of Helios Lamia Phoenix Python Siren Scylla and Charybdis Sphinx Typhon Captured / slain by heroes Calydonian boar Cerberus Cerynian
Ouroboros
Scorpion toxin
of scorpion, and is named after the sea monster Charybdis. In Greek mythology, Scylla and Charybdis lived on rocks on opposing sides of a narrow strait
Scyllatoxin
1987 Burkinabe film
first feature film and has received several awards including the Silver Charybdis at the Taormina International Film Festival in 1987. The story takes place
Yam_Daabo
monsters. Ceuthonymus: daemon of the underworld. Father of Menoetius. Charybdis: a sea monster whose inhalations formed a deadly whirlpool or a huge water
List of Greek mythological creatures
List_of_Greek_mythological_creatures
Commodore Commands Commanding Officer of RNAS Culdrose HMS Chatham HMS Charybdis HMS Diomede 820 Naval Air Squadron 826 Naval Air Squadron HMS Iveston
Tony_Hogg
Persons in the 1922 novel
the characters in the National Library scene in Episode 9 "Scylla and Charybdis". Best was known to have disapproved of Joyce's characterisation of him
List_of_Ulysses_characters
Chemical compound, scorpion neurotoxin
toxins come from Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus. It is named after Charybdis, a sea monster from Greek myth. The Charybdotoxin family of scorpion toxins
Charybdotoxin
Schema for the novel Ulysses
Lunch 1pm Oesophagus - Constables Architecture Peristaltic Scylla and Charybdis The Library 2pm Brain - Stratford / London Literature Dialectic Wandering
Gilbert_schema_for_Ulysses
1941 Illustrious-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy
14 cargo ships and an unprecedentedly large escort of warships: Cairo, Charybdis, Eagle, Indomitable, Victorious, Kenya, Manchester, Nelson, Nigeria, Phoebe
HMS_Indomitable_(92)
CHARYBDIS
CHARYBDIS
CHARYBDIS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Ackerley.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Flute of Lord Krishna
Male
Greek
(ÎαχώÏ) Greek form of Hebrew Nachowr, NACHOR means "snoring" or "snorting." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Terah and brother of Abraham.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
Beyond Death; Long Lived
Boy/Male
Hindu
The enlightened one in the family, Entire region of the family, The lamp of the family
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Narrator of Hadith
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Thai
The God of Ramayana
Boy/Male
Dutch English
Merciful.
Boy/Male
American, British, Chinese, English
Combination of Trey and Von; Created Name; Fair Town
Girl/Female
Indian
Beautiful
CHARYBDIS
CHARYBDIS
CHARYBDIS
CHARYBDIS
CHARYBDIS
n.
A dangerous whirlpool on the coast of Sicily opposite Scylla on the Italian coast. It is personified as a female monster. See Scylla.
n.
A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily, -- both personified in classical literature as ravenous monsters. The passage between them was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying "Between Scylla and Charybdis," signifying a great peril on either hand.