She turned Odysseus' men to swine Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 27, 2005 · 10-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 27, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 27, 2005 · 10-Across · 5 letters
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(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
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