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  1. Siren is a drama fantasy horror series that follows the legend of mermaids in Bristol Cove, a town known for its folklore. Watch the trailer, browse episodes, see cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews on IMDb.

    • (16K)
    • 2018-03-29
    • Drama, Fantasy, Horror
    • 60
  2. Attic funerary statue of a siren, playing on a tortoiseshell lyre, c. 370 BC In Greek mythology , sirens ( Ancient Greek : singular: Σειρήν , Seirḗn ; plural: Σειρῆνες , Seirênes ) are humanlike beings with alluring voices; they appear in a scene in the Odyssey in which Odysseus saves his crew's lives. [1]

  3. Siren, in Greek mythology, a creature half bird and half woman who lures sailors to destruction by the sweetness of her song. In Homer’s Odyssey, the Greek hero Odysseus escapes the danger of the Sirens’ song by stopping the ears of his crew with wax and having himself tied to the mast.

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  4. Mar 22, 2021 · What Was a Siren in Greek Mythology? The Sirens were one of the most infamous dangers of the sea in mythology, but how much do you actually know about the creatures whose songs led men to their doom?

  5. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word siren, which can refer to a mythological creature, a temptress, or a warning device. Find out how siren relates to the Greek epic poem The Odyssey and its characters.

  6. Jun 18, 2017 · Sirens were bird-women who sang to lure sailors to their death with their enchanting voices. Learn about their origin, appearance, personality, and legends, such as their encounter with Odysseus.

  7. Nov 30, 2023 · Terracotta vase in the form of a siren. In Greek mythology, sirens are basically the seductive boomboxes of the sea depicted mainly through females with a slight problem: they have the bodies of a bird. Their purpose is simple: to lure wandering sailors into their clutches with enchanting songs.

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