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charybdis

/kəˈrɪb.dɪs/

Traduction: Nom propre issu de la mythologie grecque désignant un dangereux tourbillon qui engloutit les navires, situé en face du monstre Scylla dans un détroit étroit.

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/kəˈrɪb.dɪs/C1formalart
  • frNom propre issu de la mythologie grecque désignant un dangereux tourbillon qui engloutit les navires, situé en face du monstre Scylla dans un détroit étroit.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to a dangerous, ship-devouring whirlpool located opposite the monster Scylla in a narrow strait.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Mythological whirlpoolC2formal

    In Greek mythology, a dangerous sea monster and whirlpool located opposite the rock Scylla in the Strait of Messina, known for swallowing ships.

    frCharybde (gouffre mythologique)

    • Odysseus had to navigate between Scylla and Charybdis.
    • The ancient sailors feared Charybdis as much as any storm.
    • Charybdis was said to suck in and spew out water three times a day.
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