Meaning of Scylla | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. A personification of said rock as a ravenous monster.
   Greek
3. A princess, daughter of King Nisos of Megara, who fell in love with King Minos and betrayed her city to him.
   Greek
4. The main belt asteroid 155 Scylla.

Equivalents

Examples

“I have never yet been able to steer my lovers through the Scylla of presence, or the Charybdis of absence.”

“Ah cease rash Youth! desist e'er 'tis too late, / Fear the just Gods, and think of Scylla′s Fate!”

CEFR level