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Sirens
Sirens are from Greek mythology and are said to be seductive bird-women, but sometimes they are portrayed as women who live near water and sing to lure men to them, before drowning them.
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They were dangerous winged women who would sing to sailors. The sailors would dive into the water to pursue the Sirens then drown.
They were the daughters of the river god Achelous, so were goddesses themselves.
If you g and hear a siren coming what should you do?
If you hear a siren there is nothing you can do though if you see them first cover your ears
What two places does Odysseus pass after facing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
Their father was said to be Achelous, god of the largest fresh-water river in Greece, he was often represented as the god of fresh water in general.
Their mother was either;
Melpomene, Muse of tragedy.
Terpsichore, Muse of choral song and dancing, and represented with a plectrum and lyre.
Sterope, a daughter of Atlas.
Or, by Gaia alone.
What danger did the men face from sirens?
Object:
Hearing Loss.
Mythical beasts:
The sirens song would enchant men, and make them steer their ships into rocks, or have them dive overboard and attempt to swim towards the sirens. Either way, the men would meet drowning deaths.
How are the sirens described in The Odyssey and what significance do they hold in the story?
In The Odyssey, the sirens are described as beautiful creatures with enchanting voices that lure sailors to their deaths with their songs. They hold significance in the story as a dangerous obstacle that Odysseus and his crew must navigate past on their journey home. The sirens represent temptation and the power of desire, testing Odysseus's ability to resist temptation and stay focused on his goal.
