Circe was met by the men when they reached the Aeaean island (10. 148). Circe is yet another beautiful "nymth with lovely braids" (10.149). She is the daughter of Perse, but she can "speak with human voice" (10.150). Circe is an enchantress and a weaver who is described as "enthralling" (10.249) by Odysseus's "most devoted' (10.247) man. Circe is spellbinding, literally and figuretively, so much so that she turned Odysseus's men into pigs. Odysseus also became a pig, but only metaphaorically, as for one year he cheated on his wife, staying with Circe. Circe is very enticing, cunning, and directive, as she sets the situation in her palace up, enticing Odysseus, as his plans are set off course.Both Circe and Calypso used allure in the same fashion, as they wove and sung seductively, setting Odysseus off course. Alike in appearance, both nymths use their gentle kindness and intriguing beauty to thwart Odysseus, in order for them to selfishly attain what they desire...him. Circe is much more complient than Calypso, who was not eager to let Odysseus go, so she resorted to more psychological tactics. When Zeus ordered Odysseus's release, Calypso "shuddered at those words and burst into a flight of indignation" (5.129). It took her a little while to release her selfish hold on Odysseus and comply to the prophetic gods' wishes, but she issued him a warning, "But if you knew what pains are fated to you before you reach that shore, you'd stay right here..." (5.228-230). She resorted to this psychological headgame because deep down, even though Odysseus has been depressed staying with her, she wanted him to remain there as her lover. Circe, on the other hand, was seemingly more interseted in Odysseus desires over her own. Odyssues wouldn't eat until his crew was turned back into men, and Circe complyed. Circe's use of kind complience and enticement, instead of using heady warnings, prompted Odysseus to remain on her island for a year willingly, and when he finally decided to leave, as his crew was getting restless, Circe urged him on with directives, as she was seemingly satisfied that she got what she could, emotionally and physically, from Odysseus.I believe that Circe is a hero. She sheltered Odysseus physically and emotionally, and when he was ready to leave, she promoted the journey by giving him directions to get home. She, for the most part, put Odysseus's needs ahead of her own, as heros do. She did use her enticing allure to seduce Odysseus, but it was his weak will that kept him there. When he was ready, she selflessly took pride in aiding his journey home. Circe is definately strong-minded, genuine, and caring. It was she who helped Odysseus gain the assurance and confidence to go forth with his journey when he was nervious about who would pilot his ship with her easing words, "Royal son of Laertes, Odysseus, born for exploits, let no lack of a pilot at the helm concern you..." (10.554-555).