Charybdis, e.g. is a mythical sea monster from Greek mythology. It is described as a large whirlpool that swallows up ships and sailors who come too close. The crossword solution for the term Charybdis, e.g. is NAIAD, which is a type of water nymph in Greek mythology. Naiads were associated with bodies of fresh water, such as springs, streams, and brooks. They were believed to be guardians of these waters and could be both benevolent and malicious.