Sphinx, too, is a Circe, and Circe, too, was a philosopher.”—Thus
Lou again. It is interesting that he chose female myth figures. Also noteworthy that Lou challenged him intellectually (Sphinx) and seductively (Circe.) Despite his claims the Unbermench should be a loner, he fell in love with Lou. She hurt him terribly by rejecting him. The myth figures make sense in that light.
