%0 Journal Article %T THE CHARACTER OF CIRCE IN THE ODYSSEY %A J.D. McClymont %J Akroterion %D 2012 %I Stellenbosch University %R 10.7445/53-0-37 %X The article describes the character of Circe in the Odyssey, emphasizing that she has not only an evil but a positive side to her character. The implications of her being a witch, swearing an oath to Odysseus and being a god are explored. She is also briefly compared with other characters in the Odyssey. %U http://akroterion.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/37