Poetry · Character
Scylla
A sea nymph transformed into a monster, or a maiden in myth.
minor
Also known as poor Scylla, Fair Scylla
First appearance: III
Scylla shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Beloved of Glaucus who fled his advances; later entombed in the crystal edifice among the lovers.
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- Endymion's quest characters
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- Mythological deities and figures
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- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the King, overwhelmed by his own confession, reveals Bertha’s…
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