Circe rules the island of Aeaea, where she dwells in a stone palace surrounded by enchanted wolves and lions — men she has transformed with her potions.
The murder of Absyrtus brought Medea and the Argonauts to Aeaea, where Circe performed purification rites for the killing. Absyrtus's death thus connects directly to the island's role in the Argonautic voyage.
The Argonauts visited Aeaea during the return voyage in Apollonius's Argonautica, seeking purification from Circe for the murder of Absyrtus.
Telegonus was born on Aeaea, the son of Odysseus and Circe. He grew up on the island before sailing to Ithaca in search of his father, according to the epic Telegony.
Circe instructed Odysseus on Aeaea to sail to the Underworld and consult the prophet Tiresias, whose shade alone could reveal the path home to Ithaca.
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