A choice between certain death and absolute destruction. How do you lead your men when survival demands sacrifice?

In this episode of our epic mythology series, we sail into the most terrifying stretch of water in classical literature: the deadly strait of Messina. Having just escaped the island of Circe, Odysseus and his crew must face three consecutive horrors designed to swallow any mortal who dares to pass.

First, the irresistible and maddening song of the Sirens, whose beautiful voices lead sailors to their bones. Then, the impossible tactical dilemma: Scylla, the multi-headed cliff monster that demands a toll in human blood, or Charybdis, the colossal whirlpool that drags entire fleets into the dark abyss.

Discover the brutal reality of O ...