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Circe, daughter of the sun, was a sorceress best known for her ability to turn
men into animals with her magic wand. The daughter of Perse and Helios, and whose
daughter is Aega (goddess of the sun) she is remembered for her encounter with
Odysseus and his men, and renowned for her knowledge of magic and poisonous herbs.
When Odysseus and his men landed in Aeaea, his crew later met with Circe and
were turned into pigs. Circe's spells however had no effect on Odysseus who earlier
was given an herb by Hermes to resist her power. Circe realizing she was powerless
over him lifted the spell from the crew and welcomed them in her home. After about
a year when Odysseus leaves she warns them of the sirens they will encounter on
their journey. Circe and Odysseus also bore a child together named Telegonus
who later ruled over the Tyrsenians.
