# Charybdis — The Odyssey character guide

> Charybdis in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-book-xi-visit-of-ulysses-to-the-land-of-the-dead

## Who they are

A dangerous whirlpool opposite Scylla that threatens Ulysses' ship on his voyage.

## Links

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