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| − | '''Sirens''' are [[myth| | + | '''Sirens''' are [[myth|ical]] creatures in the form of beautiful [[women]]. They live on dangerous rocks in the sea and lure sailors to their destruction by singing irresistibly beautiful songs. The sirens were one of the many dangers faced by [[Odysseus]] during his voyage in the [[Odyssey]]. |
| − | Sirens are often depicted in the form of [[mermaid]]s, and indeed there is some confusion or overlap between the two; for example, the [[Spanish]] language uses the same word for both. | + | Sirens are often depicted in the form of [[mermaid]]s, and indeed there is some confusion or overlap between the two; for example, the [[Spanish]] language uses the same word for both (''sirena''). |
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Revision as of 13:43, October 27, 2008
Sirens are ical creatures in the form of beautiful women. They live on dangerous rocks in the sea and lure sailors to their destruction by singing irresistibly beautiful songs. The sirens were one of the many dangers faced by Odysseus during his voyage in the Odyssey.
Sirens are often depicted in the form of mermaids, and indeed there is some confusion or overlap between the two; for example, the Spanish language uses the same word for both (sirena).