Circe (/ˈsɜːrsiː/; Ancient Greek: Κίρκη, pronounced [kírkɛː]) is an enchantress and a minor goddess in Greek mythology. She is either a daughter of the god Helios and the Oceanid nymph Perse or the goddess Hecate and Aeetes.

Is Circe a goddess in the Odyssey?

Circe, like Calypso, is an immortal goddess who seeks to prevent Odysseus from returning home. ... Circe has magic powers, which she uses to turn some of Odysseus's men into pigs.

Is Circe the goddess of magic?

In Greek mythology, Circe was a goddess of magic, though she was sometimes depicted as a nymph (minor nature god), a witch or an enchantress. ... In another version, Circe was the daughter of Hecate, a goddess of sorcery. She had two brothers.