In Greek mythology, Scylla and Charybdis were a pair of monsters who lived on opposite ends of the Strait of Messina between Italy and Sicily Scylla was originally a sea nymphminor goddess of nature, usually represented as young and beautiful who was loved by the sea god PoseidonGreek god, ruler of the sea, and brother of Zeus (Roman god Neptune). Out of jealousy, Poseidon's wife Amphitrite poisoned the waters in which Scylla bathed. This turned Scylla into a six-headed beast with three rows of sharp teeth in each head. When ships passed close by her, she struck out to grab and eat unwary sailors.

Charybdis was also a sea nymph, as well as the daughter of Poseidon. Zeusin Greek mythology, king of the gods and husband of Hera (Roman god Jupiter)...