Scylla
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈsɪlə/
- A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.
- (Greek mythology) A personification of said rock as a ravenous monster.
- (Greek mythology) A princess, daughter of King Nisos of Megara, who fell in love with King Minos and betrayed her city to him.
- 1714, Alexander Pope, The Rape of the Lock, Canto III,
- Ah cease rash Youth! desist e'er 'tis too late, / Fear the just Gods, and think of Scylla′s Fate!
- 1714, Alexander Pope, The Rape of the Lock, Canto III,
- (astronomy) The main belt asteroid 155 Scylla.
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