noun
- A mythical herb with magical properties, mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as a protection against enchantment.
Usage: literary; classical mythology; often capitalized as Moly
Examples
- In Homer's Odyssey, Hermes gave Odysseus the molys herb to protect him from Circe's magic.
- The molys was described as having a white flower and a black root.
- Ancient scholars debated what plant the molys might have been in reality.
- The hero carried the molys as a charm against the sorceress's spells.