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SIRENE    
Siren \Si"ren\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ???: cf. F. sir[`e]ne.]
1. (Class. Myth.) One of three sea nymphs, -- or, according
to some writers, of two, -- said to frequent an island
near the coast of Italy, and to sing with such sweetness
that they lured mariners to destruction.
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Next where the sirens dwell you plow the seas;
Their song is death, and makes destruction please.
--Pope.
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2. An enticing, dangerous woman. --Shak.
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3. Something which is insidious or deceptive.
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Consumption is a siren. --W. Irving.
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4. A mermaid. [Obs.] --Shak.
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5. (Zool.) Any long, slender amphibian of the genus {Siren}
or family {Sirenidae}, destitute of hind legs and pelvis,
and having permanent external gills as well as lungs. They
inhabit the swamps, lagoons, and ditches of the Southern
United States. The more common species ({Siren lacertina})
is dull lead-gray in color, and becames two feet long.
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6. [F. sir[`e]ne, properly, a siren in sense 1.] (Acoustics)
An instrument for producing musical tones and for
ascertaining the number of sound waves or vibrations per
second which produce a note of a given pitch. The sounds
are produced by a perforated rotating disk or disks. A
form with two disks operated by steam or highly compressed
air is used sounding an alarm to vessels in fog. [Written
also {sirene}, and {syren}.]
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Sirene \Si*rene"\, n.
See {Siren}, 6.
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  • Siren (mythology) - Wikipedia
    In Greek mythology, sirens (Ancient Greek: singular: Σειρήν, Seirḗn; plural: Σειρῆνες, Seirênes) are female humanlike beings with alluring voices; they appear in a scene in the Odyssey in which Odysseus saves his crew's lives [1] Roman poets place them on some small islands called Sirenum Scopuli
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  • Siren | Powers, Mythology, Origin, Appearance, The Odyssey - Britannica
    Siren, in Greek mythology, a half-bird and half-woman creature who lured sailors to destruction by the sweetness of her song, personifying maritime hazards According to Homer, there were two Sirens on an island in the western sea between Circe ’s island, Aeaea, and the rocks of Scylla
  • SIREN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of SIREN is any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing How to use siren in a sentence Did you know?
  • Sirens - Greek Mythology
    Half-birds, half beautiful maidens, the Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their islands, and, subsequently, to their doom Daughters of the river god Achelous and a Muse, they were fated to die if anyone should survive their singing
  • The Sirens of Greek Mythology - History Cooperative
    In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures, often portrayed as part-woman and part-bird They were known for their enchanting and irresistible singing voices that lured sailors to their doom The most well-known story featuring the Sirens is found in Homer's epic poem, the 'Odyssey ' The theme of the Sirens has persisted in art, literature,
  • Siren - New World Encyclopedia
    In Greek mythology the Sirens or Seirenes (Greek Σειρήνες or Acheloides) were creatures who lived on a remote island surrounded by rocky cliffs, later identified as Sirenum scopuli
  • The Myth of the Sirens
    The Greek myth of the Sirens is one of the most captivating and enduring legends in classical mythology Often depicted as half-woman, half-bird creatures, the Sirens were known for their enchanting voices that lured sailors to their doom Their myth has been widely interpreted in various ways, symbolizing temptation, knowledge, and the dangers of unchecked desire One of the most famous
  • 50 Intriguing Facts About Sirens: The Melodious Mysteries of the Deep
    Sirens in Greek mythology were initially conceived as bird-like creatures with human heads These mythical beings originated from the early Greek stories, where they were depicted as beings that could lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting music and voices





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