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Bookmark or Share- Siren - Dangerous Creature in Greek Mythology | Mythology.netIn many ways, the modern Siren is a creepy version of the mermaid. Her long hair and scaly tail are darkly colored. Her eyes and skin are ghostly pale. And she is set against a stormy background—a shipwreck waiting to happen. These images are a far-cry from the original Sirens.
- The Mythology of the Sirens: What were they?In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures of the sea. They lived on a rocky island called Anthemoessa, the “flowery island.” There, they laid in wait for ships to pass by. When a ship came near, the Sirens would begin to sing. Their voices and the lyrics to their songs were so lovely that no one could resist them.
- The Sirens • Greek Gods & GoddessesThe Sirens stand out as one of the most captivating and mysterious creatures in legend. These half-bird, half-woman entities are renowned for their irresistibly sweet melodies, which lure unsuspecting sailors towards perilous fates.
- Siren (mythology) - WikipediaIn Greek mythology, sirens (Ancient Greek: singular: Σειρήν, Seirḗn; plural: Σειρῆνες, Seirênes) are female humanlike beings with alluring voices; they appear in a scene in the Odyssey in which Odysseus saves his crew's lives. [1] Roman poets place them on some small islands called Sirenum scopuli.
- Sirens: The Complete Guide to the Greek Myth (2023) - Mythology SourceToday we’re talking about the original Sirens, the singers who lured men to their deaths. If the only sirens you know are on emergency vehicles, you’re about to learn where the word really comes from!
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