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scylla

/ˈsɪl.ə/

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noun

/ˈsɪl.ə/C1formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее морскую нимфу из греческой мифологии, превращенную в морское чудовище, обитавшее на одной стороне узкого пролива и нападавшее на моряков, пытавшихся избежать водоворота Харибды на противоположной стороне.

A noun referring to a sea nymph from Greek mythology who was transformed into a sea monster, dwelling on one side of a narrow strait and preying on sailors attempting to avoid the whirlpool Charybdis on the opposite side.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mythological sea monsterC1formal

    In Greek mythology, a sea nymph transformed into a six-headed monster that lived on a cliff opposite the whirlpool Charybdis, devouring sailors from passing ships.

    ruМифическое морское чудовище

    • Odysseus had to navigate between Scylla and Charybdis during his journey.
    • Ancient sailors feared Scylla as much as the whirlpool on the other side.
    • The myth of Scylla warns of unavoidable dangers in life.