Scylla: The Story Behind Greek Mythology's Deadliest Sea Monster - (Greek Mythology Explained)

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Today we take a look at one of Greek mythology's deadliest creatures, Scylla. We examine how she became a monster and the stories that made an appearance in.
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What about Adonis?

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@@lincolngravemann682 He got lucky both aphrodite and persephone loved him enough to share him

[@amandastevens1117]

Just finished Circe by Madeline Miller, so it's fascinating to hear different versions of Scylla's origins

[@rosan6597]

I finished circie just yesterday.

[@dwarfheart6566]

Reading this now. Absolutely mind blowing work

[@C1ouDN1n3]

What was the origin in that book?

[@dwarfheart6566]

@@C1ouDN1n3 Circe cast a spell on Sylla to reveal her true self in jealousy

[@rdvangogh]

Miller is one of my favourite authors! Her Song of Achilles is beautiful

[@maniatissa]

As a native Greek, I greatly appreciate not only the meticulous research you do for each video, but also your attention to correctly pronounce the (difficult for foreigners) Greek names. This is something that has impressed me in all your videos about Greek mythology. Your pronunciation BTW is spot on- one would think that you can actually speak Greek! Thank you for giving people a chance to learn about Greek mythology, while being respectful at the source material at the same time.

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I'm 5 years late to this; however, I'm here because of Jorge's EPIC soundtrack. Trying to get a better understanding of who she is. Thank you for the video.

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If being attractive leads to becoming a monster, then I have nothing to worry about

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[@Rob_Stone]

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[@michllesalv3356]

Her story is just like Medusa. Beauty was a curse.

[@Deathmournex]

Mich Sal copy and pasted like medusa

[@thomasstites5781]

Feel kinda bad for them

[@drenx87]

@@thomasstites5781 you dont have to , theres no facts or evidence proves these myth and stories are real ....just like the comics they have multiple versions of these stories ....higher chance started as a bullshit

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It can be in real life too, it's not uncommon for physically beautiful people to be tormented by the jealousy of others as well as being sexually harassed by unwanted suitors.

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She doesn't sink ships on purpose, she's just trying to eat the crew

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Smite reference 😂💕

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Smite

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Scylla is one of my fave Greek characters, her backstory is also very interesting.

[@Vacharidis]

We also use "Skylla" (Σκύλα) , for any woman that drives males crazy with her attitude. (love from Greece keep up the great work)

[@chancycat9822]

@Alexandros Vacharidis In Jewish they call women like that Yentas

[@projectfear22]

Crazy in a positive or negative way? Or both actually?

[@Vacharidis]

@@projectfear22 negative :P

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@@Vacharidis in English we call them bitch

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@@chancycat9822 The language is Yiddish and a Yenta is just a woman who talks a lot

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I would argue overrated

[@VendreadMike95]

Yes.

[@kaloarepo288]

The deadly rocks and the whirlpool which inspired the Greek legends of Scylla and Charbydis are actually located in the Calabria region of southern Italy -Scylla is a town on the northern tip of the Straits of Messina -Greek sailors and travellers would have encountered these places on their voyages.Most of the coasts of south Italy and Sicily were colonised by Greeks and the most notable was Naples whose Greek original name is Neapolis -the New City which is not far away.

[@flightlesslord2688]

Im guessing the place is name after the monster and not the other way around

[@Trintron46]

Here before Thunder Saga is released on July 4th, 2024

[@flightlesslord2688]

Jason: *crashes ship into rock, killing most of crew* Embarrassed Jason: Bloody giant sea monster with dogs head in her belly and a bunch of snake heads, a fish tail, tentacles and boobs attacked us, obviously. *Illusion 100*

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haha so true. its just... how do you make up "shark dog"? its the dogs coming out of her waist that gets me, you dont just make something like that that up, its too good.

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@Rico Calaguas no he's dead

[@notyourhoney5728]

Obviously that's the only explanation for what happened

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Rico Calaguas the argonaut... why would we he be talking about rick riordans character 💀

[@octobergirl5525]

@Rico Calaguas Jesus even I know he's talking about the first Jason 😂 when did Jason grace ever went to the sea of monsters 😂

[@thunthitathanasinpiyarom6702]

Hideous monster Scylla: Hey i have feelings too :(

[@thunthitathanasinpiyarom6702]

@Cactus Jack Did anyone ask for your FUCKING opinion?

[@VendreadMike95]

I would catch her like a Pokemon and keep her. :v

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@@VendreadMike95 like in your computer storage box?

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@@VendreadMike95 you aight mate? think that one would need a master ball

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[@TJBall-go3gv]

I remember watching the Odyssey mini series that came out in the 90s as a kid. Even tho the series is kind of campy, one of the scariest parts of the show is when Odysseus and him men come in contact with these horrible monsters! I own the miniseries now and listening to you describe it made me want to watch it again! Can't get enough of this channel. Thanks

[@meliodas2k612]

Watching this because ENHYPEN's Dimension:Dillemma has a version name Scylla

[@heylol3780]

Same :D

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The reason why I am here too bestie hahahaha

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[@makeupboss9812]

I never heard the story of Scylla . This was actually rather interesting. It seems there are so many back stories to a lot of the mythological beings that start with mortality and beauty.

[@Aloysius10]

One depiction was she did have six heads and arms that were tentacles ending in hands.

[@jeweltara]

It'd hard not to feel sorry for the "monsters" by the end of their storoes.

[@yukadiangelo]

Yes

[@toxicmale2264]

Charybdis is a giant toilet if you really think about it.

[@DatcleanMochaJo]

I Don't think you want to poop directly above her though

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@@DatcleanMochaJo the teeth would end you

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Isn't Charybdis a big ass worm that creates a whirl pool? I guess its a worm toilet lol

[@leonflorence118]

Thanks, I hate it

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im here because enhypen's new album named scylla and i want to know bout the story of scylla, this is so amazingggg

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rewatching this after 2 years for enhypen's comeback!

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OMG I DIDNT KNOW A FELLOW ENGENE WOULD COMMENT HERE LMAO, im trying to get some theories here😂

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Mee too

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I m greek..you are really accurate..spot on..to the point when you said between Scylla and Charybdis ..we use it a lot

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I'm here because of Enhypen I also wanna know this theory/story(?) , so don't mind me

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who wouldn't??

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this is enhypen's comeback concept

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seriously can you do a series of the seven deadly sins? it would be epic

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There Is Nothing To Really DO For The Seven Deadly Sins. The Sins Were Not Introduced Until MUCH Later,When The Bible Was Being Edited And Reworked And Only Came Into Play As A Way To Classify Things That Would Damn You To Hell/Was Just Another Tool Used To Control The Masses.

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@@JT5555 they existed before the bible, they're a greek concept

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@@ashra8281 You Sure? I Don't Remember Ever Reading Or Hearing Anything About The Greeks And The Concept,And I'm Pretty On Top Of This Kind Of Thing (As Both A Lover Of Mythology And Sin).

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@@JT5555 yeah, they are in most cultures at least at some point, they didn't have the 7 deadly sins you're probably thinking off but something very close. Envy, Pride, Wrath, Gluttony, Avarice, prostitution and dejection

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What's the name of the novel?

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i came here because of Enhypen’s concept don't mind me

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okay i'm just curious bcz the comeback concept of Enhypen. But I think this is another science and history I should know.

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When you are not into mythology but enhypen brings you here HAHAHAH

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“Between the devil and the deep blue sea” is another saying

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here because of Enhypen ❤️

[@loveofmangos001]

I remember this monster from 9th grade when my class watched Homers Odyseey movie. Been to Sicily and the place they call "Scylla's rock" and it is HUGE. Also, in Warriors Orochi 3 by Koei, they used Scylla as basis for their Hydra.

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here because of enhypen 😭😭😭

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Not me watching this because of enhypens comeback

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ENHYPEN brought me here.

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[@zekekasichiro-smith4725]

Sino si Syclla sa enhy 😂🤧

[@janet6421]

What I heard about Scylla and Caribous was that Scylla scorned Poseidon and Caribous went all "Swim Fan" on him. Scylla left the water to a cliff and Poseidon cursed her. Caribous tried to win his affection by claiming more land for the sea and either Zeus or Poseidon cursed her to swallow and vomit the tide for the rest of time. They were placed together because one loved Poseidon too much and the other not enough.

[@ashleightompkins3200]

Is it weird that I feel sorry for Scylla?

[@boredlilac]

No, it's the right thing to do and it's completely normal

[@flightlesslord2688]

nop, she didnt really deserve it (who does in Greek myth). She was shallow as hell but still, and those sailors, theyre just snacks to her

[@realbrat40]

@@flightlesslord2688 How was she shallow?

[@KingKobeBryant824]

I felt really bad for scylla 😭😭

[@naughtydirtyhornyboy4756]

No

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Anyone comeing here to know tye story becoz of enhypen album😆

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Enhypen bring me here

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I just love your channel. Being able to listen and learn about the Myths i love is a true blessing. Thank you very much

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Who's here because of Enhypen's comeback

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meee

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Huh

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Bruh I am here because of ghost of Sparta

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Scilla is now a very beautiful town

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I'm here because of enhypen theories

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Love from Greece brother

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I’m here because of Enhypen

[@patrickdormeus8453]

"Between a Rock and a hard place"

[@Daimon-X]

Another hot babe turned into monstrosity. Monsters aren't borne they 're made... Scylla and Charybdis are in one story from anthology "Kaiju Rising"

[@Deathmournex]

Daimon X because of her vanity

[@thomasstites5781]

@@Deathmournex I disagree on her vanity as much as a witches jealousy of her beauty

[@Deathmournex]

Thomas Stites and she either killed her or turned into what she really (depending what you read) is inside out because deep within scylla she maybe pretty but on the inside shes a pretty ugly monster with vanity and circe teaches her a permanent lesson

[@thomasstites5781]

@@Deathmournex all circe does is curse out of her own selfish gains though she seems like a bitter witch who finds enjoyment of teaching a lesson (in her eyes) that's not hers to give so in my opinion Scylla really didnt do anything wrong and was cursed for a reason unknown to her

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Speaking of kaiju, Scylla is also a Titan in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and there is a kaiju named after her in the Ultraman series.

[@vinx858]

Pov: you watch it bcos of enhypen

[@scraperindustry]

The version of Scylla I am familiar with had six tentacles, each with a hand on it. Ulysses chose to go closer to Scylla because he'd lose just 6 men, instead of the whole boat to Charybdis. Don't remember what version of the Odyssey mine was

[@sianrobert4164]

Love your voice and narrative ! Great Job :)

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Hercules vs Scylla I'd pay to see a fight like that

[@doctorbmc4330]

heracles

[@Reptile-ie2zg]

@@doctorbmc4330 same thing but heracles means "glory of hera" and is the Greek version we all know our stuff

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Nah Kratos vs Scylla that would be best

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Reptile 25991 play smite

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@@Reptile-ie2zg Wait... it does?... WHY? Irony? Just to make his life shit even more?

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Gw kesini gara² enhypen

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You're here because of enhypen

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🤣

[@byeoool.1004]

Same

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Scylla is actually super fucking scary and powerful. She's definitely not the one to mess with. Also I love your videos.

[@flightlesslord2688]

funny, about 10% of this comment section wants to bang her

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Anyone here for figuring out ENHYPEN's theory?! I guess I am not only "The one"! Lol!

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Im here for theories too lmao😭

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Me 😂 🤧

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Hydra: Am I a joke to you?

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Yes!

[@TitanJonkler]

Aww poor Scylla Atleast she gets a spotlight with Godzilla tho

[@kirb2electric]

Uh about that

[@regleo5966]

Your voice is soo soothing.

[@sharkyb538]

Someone should make a song about this…

[@39ocean]

8:07 Maybe Scylla is associated with Hecate due to the Hecate being so closely associated with dogs and crossroads?

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Enhypen let me study this

[@wendylau98]

That deep voice reading (maybe) that last entry of a sailor diary had me go all fascinated and excited. We need more of that persona reading.

[@WesternXC]

*Do the Kraken next*

[@juanfelixsoto]

The kraken is a legendary cephalopod-like sea monster of giant size that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Is not from Greek mythology.

[@ashra8281]

@@juanfelixsoto so? He does other mythologies

[@juanfelixsoto]

I know. But most people think that the Kraken is from the Greeks. I'm sure he can talk about it. I also want to know more about Norway myths...

[@flightlesslord2688]

@@juanfelixsoto that always confused me, so what is the 'Kraken' in Clash of the Titans, the old awesome one, where it has 3 arms

[@juanfelixsoto]

If I remember correctly the monster was called Cetus. I don't know why they call it "Kraken." Is not the first time people mix mythologies.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Personally I've always been terrified by the Odessy 1997 tv movie version...with worm colored coils and long Flytrap fangs.

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Lowell Lucas Jr. wait... did it include the dog dying?

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I didn't know her backstory so this was very enlightening. Thank you.

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CAME HERE CUZ OF MA BOYS😂

[@hallets1956]

Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into uploading these little gems.

[@armandavart5704]

My first inroduction with Scylla was in a NES game called Kick Master, at that time I couldn't understand her form. Then, years after I encountered her in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night... That was an epic moment (at least for me). Excellent video!

[@zoefang4563]

Poseidon: Hades you're always going ON and on about Cerberus. I want to show you something. *Scylla enters* Poseidon (smiles): Hades meet MY pet, Scylla.

[@partysnick]

i like the idea, that her beauty and origin symbolises the gain and prospect of getting to your destination quicker, so you sail through the straight and then when you get closer you see her for the monster she is, the current takes you if you go far one way or the cliffs the other and then at some point when everyone knows the dangers she stops looking beautiful at all.

[@chrislehan9699]

You have a new subscriber my friend came across your channel a few days ago and love how you begin with a story aspect than begin the history. Awesome job man.

[@unknownanon3278]

Could you imagine if these beings were a reality censored over the ages. I can imagine alot of beings from mythology were forgotten so if these more infamous beings found something they believe to be like them I wonder how they would go about contacting these forgotten beings.

[@supersephiroth1590]

Waiting for this one for a while. Also my favorite smite god to play as. Thank you for all your hard work and the great video!

[@ramanahmad9814]

THE UK

[@JT5555]

Smite Is The Reason I Came Here.XD

[@mathieuleader8601]

I liked how many varied forms this monster has

[@federicopettinicchio]

There is also the version in which she is a daughter of Styx and Pallas, you kept out the coolest parents. I like to think of her as a beautiful Goddess whose danger is in line with her relatives, all of whom are at the highest tier in term of power and authority, perhaps doted upon by Styx so much that no God would dare anger her mother by risking a hero offending her in any way as they trespass in her domain.

[@bethanysmith5856]

She became the water sister of the Hydra

[@gocommitnotfeelingsogood7808]

Odesious was a badass he just swam away grom Scylla. Well... After his Ship and crew were eaten by Scylla.

[@scarmiglionee]

One of my favorite representations of Scylla is from this made for TV movie Iliad in the 2000s where Ulysses’s ship is in a cave, it’s dark but the torch light, and you just see sailors disappear into the darkness above snatched by a many headed beast with teeth filled maw with the sailor’s screams fading into the chasm above

[@wigglytoto]

Smite Scylla main's would enjoy this clip

[@ruairimiller8563]

I can confirm that.

[@potato6815]

Mhm indeed

[@thebackroundguy1668]

i 2nd this statement

[@ndnofmana521]

Indeed

[@williamsutter8047]

"She was once described as a beautiful nymph trans-mutated into a horrible monster..." Sounds like modern day politics to me...

[@kenjones2182]

Or hentai.

[@amortality999]

Lol legendary

[@damotoneko1500]

That's fact you're putting out and i like that. This is definetly a reliable source for information about these beings of myth and lore.

[@powerhouse6165]

Imagine being confronted by her, you're just sailing along on your happily little way and then from the depths you hear. . . "I'm a monster-!" the pentaqueen spares none. . .

[@mr.johnson7321]

Love this channel. Can u maybe do Woton. A god i find really hard to understand

[@bluewaterangel]

Your voice is so soothing and beautiful. I listen to it nightly and have shared your channel with others.

[@dank_smirk9971]

Love the storytime opening

[@oddeyes9413]

Scylla, terrifying... yet fascinating. I'm actually using a form of her in a novel series I'm working on. But, what about Charybdis? did you do a video on her?

[@anthonydimasi1005]

Scilla is the name of a city in Calabria (region of South Italy), where I live. It is absolutely stunning, check it out when you'll choose your next trip♥️

[@RAGGEDY.]

Keep everything up man,ur titles,the artwork and the knowledge ur sharing is extremely helpful!!

[@tashbrewster689]

I love your channel it's Amazing, I love stories myths and legends are the best. Thank you for uploading :)

[@aeneas116116]

Grew up reading the Greeks myths- so glad I found this channel

[@polochuck2371]

This is amazing if u remember certain lines from circes song there are other ways about her being in love once

[@aperson9201]

can you do khepri, Egyptian god of creation, movement of the sun, and rebirths next?