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    What was the name of the "Herb of Life" given to Odysseus from Hermes?

    Question #75651. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Feb 09 07 3:49 AM)


    jacquie38

    		Moly (Greek: μῶλυ) is a magic herb with a black root and white blossoms in Greek mythology. In Homer's Odyssey, Hermes gave this herb to Odysseus to protect him from Circe's incantation.Plucked only by celestial hands.

    Feb 09 07, 5:00 AM
    tragic_flawed

    		Molu- yes!

    Feb 09 07, 11:10 AM

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