Sirens

The Sirens were feared by sailors because they sang to them then killed them by drowned or beating them. They also wrecked their ships as an added bonus.

Some Greek myths say they ate those men that they killed by the lure of their song.

half woman half bird

The sirens are half woman and do not eat anyone.

He has his crew put wax in their ears.

Not just ambulances, but many other emergency and police vehicles have a warning siren and flashing lights too. The lights and siren is to warn other road users ahead that a vehicle is on an emergency call and needs to get to the emergency as quickly as possible.

They were used to warn of incoming bombing raids. The sirens could be heard over a wide area - and were more effective than (for example) making a radio broadcast.

Sirens are mythical creatures often depicted as enchanting women whose beautiful voices lure sailors to their doom. Their primary power lies in their mesmerizing songs, which captivate listeners, leading them to shipwreck on rocky shores. In various myths, they symbolize temptation and the dangers of unrestrained desire. Additionally, sirens possess a kind of supernatural allure that highlights the peril of succumbing to distractions and seductions.

In Greek mythology, the sirens sing enchanting songs that lure sailors to their doom. Their melodies typically celebrate themes of beauty, love, and the promise of knowledge or adventure, enticing men to abandon their ships and follow them to the shore. Ultimately, their songs mask a deadly trap, as those who succumb to their allure often meet a tragic fate. The sirens symbolize the dangers of temptation and the peril of ignoring warnings.

They sing a beutiful tune to lead sailors to their doom.

While both groups could bring an expedition to a grinding halt, at least with the Lotus-Eaters, the crew was still alive. The Sirens lured sailors to a death on the rocky coast.

I think you're talking about Scylla

Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax, so they couldn't hear the sirens' enchanting song. Meanwhile, Odysseus wanted to hear the song while remaining safe, so he had his men tie him to the ship's mast to prevent himself from being lured by the sirens' voices. This way, he could experience the allure of the sirens without endangering himself or his crew.

Parthenope, Ligeia, Leucosia.

Its more of Maritime folklore or mythology.

Pull to the side or on the next lane.

The song of the Sirens hypnotized his men into yearning to sail toward the island at which they resided luring them to their doom.

Anthemoessa.

Scylla and Charybdis are encountered.

To put wax in the sailors ears and tie themselves to the ship.

The strengths of sirens lie in their enchanting voices, which are capable of captivating sailors and luring them to dangerous shores. Their mesmerizing songs evoke feelings of longing and desire, often leading to distraction and peril for those who hear them. Additionally, sirens are often depicted as cunning and manipulative, using their beauty and charm to gain an advantage over their victims. This combination of allure and danger makes them powerful figures in mythology.

Pull over to the side of the road, emergency and police vehicles have right-of-way.