Siren, Definition, Legend, & History
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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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Siren Mythical Creature – AquaMermaid
Have you heard the story of Ulysses & the Sirens?
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Siren - World History Encyclopedia
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The Siren on Your Starbucks Cup Was Born in 7th-Century Italy - Gastro Obscura
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Siren (mythology) - Wikipedia
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Telling Tails Throughout History: Mermaids and Sirens
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The Siren Legend: The Story of Evil Mermaids - LearningMole
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Siren, Definition, Legend, & History
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