Circe was an enchantress in Greek mythology, renowned for her vast knowledge of potions and spells.
She resided on the island of Aeaea, surrounded by a thick woodland and wild beasts that were once human beings transformed by her powerful magic.
With flowing tresses and holding an intricate wand, Circe used her sorcery to turn half of Odysseus' crew into swine when they arrived on her isle.
Only after he became her lover did she agree to transform them back with a stroke of her charmed staff.
Circe's daughters were Medea and Aeetes, also famed for their command over spellcraft.
The goddess is often portrayed as alluringly beautiful yet dangerous, a mystical seductress wielding potent supernatural abilities.

Excerpt from Homer's Odyssey

Book 10, lines 252-262
Eurylochus:
”Odysseus, we went off through the woods, as you commanded.
In the glade we found a beautiful tall house of polished stone.
We heard a voice: a woman or a goddess was singing as she worked her loom.
My friends called out to her. She opened up the doors, inviting them inside.
Suspecting nothing, they followed her.
But I stayed there outside, fearing some trick.
Then all at once, they vanished.
I sat there for a while to watch and wait, but none of them came back.”

Book 10, lines 279-291
Hermes:
”Why have you come across these hills alone?
You do not know this place, poor man.
Your men were turned to pigs in Circe’s house, and crammed into pens.
Do you imagine you can set them free? You cannot.
If you try that, you will not get back home.
You will stay here with them.
But I can help you.
Here, take this antidote to keep you safe when you go into Circe’s house.
Now I will tell you all her lethal spells and tricks.
She will make you a potion mixed with poison.
Its magic will not work on you because you have the herb I gave you.”