In doing some more reading, I found that Circe has a wonderful history which includes tales that she was the one who cursed Scylla.
CIRCE, GLAUCUS & THE CURSE OF SCYLLA
Pseudo-Hyginus, Fabulae 199 (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.) :
"Scylla, daughter of the River Crataeis, is said to have been a most beautiful maiden. Glaucus loved her, but Circe, daughter of Sol [Helios], loved Glaucus. Since Scylla was accustomed to bathe in the sea, Circe, daughter of Sol, out of jealousy poisoned the water with drugs, and when Scylla went down into it, dogs sprang from her thighs, and she was made a monster. She avenged her injuries, for as Ulysses sailed by, she robbed him of his companions."
Circe reportedly had two sons with Odysseus, Argios and Telegonos. At the end of Odysseus's life, Penelope and Telemachus, along with one of Circe's son, Telegonos, take him to Circe's island to die and be buried there. Then, apparently, Telemachus marries Circe and Telegonos marries Penelope. Interesting stuff. The site above tells about Circe and her relationships including with Odysseus. Hope you enjoy it!
Very interesting stuff indeed! It is fun to see what happens after the Odyssey.
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