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A dangerous whirlpool, lying on one side of a strait across from, but near, the sea monster [[Scylla (sea monster)|Scylla]]; both hazards are mentioned in many ancient Greek and Latin writings that involve sea voyages.
A whirlpool on one side of a strait across from, but near, the sea monster [[Scylla (sea monster)|Scylla]]; both hazards are mentioned in many ancient Greek and Latin writings that involve sea voyages.

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A whirlpool on one side of a strait across from, but near, the sea monster Scylla; both hazards are mentioned in many ancient Greek and Latin writings that involve sea voyages.