Scylla
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| + | # 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. | ||
| + | # A [[personification]] of the above rock as a [[ravenous]] [[monster]]. | ||
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- 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.
- A personification of the above rock as a ravenous monster.
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