Siren
Originating from Greek mythology, the Sirens are bird-women known for their enchanting songs and perilous allure. They are said to lure sailors to their doom, showcasing a captivating nature and a deceptive charm, embodying the seductive and the dangerous aspects of myth.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Greek mythology
- Trait family
- The Song-Binders
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Traits
Read from the figure's description, which a model wrote. Open "why" for the sentence a trait came from.
Form
- Cursed into monstrous form
why
they were originally nymphs who were transformed as punishment or cursed to their fate
- Woman-headed bird hybrid
why
Often depicted as hybrid beings with the head and upper body of a beautiful woman and the lower body of a bird, these mesmerizing entities are renowned for their hauntingly beautiful voices.
Behaviour
- Song mesmerizes swimmers to their doom
why
Their songs are said to be irresistible to sailors, luring them to their doom on rocky shores.
Sight and sound
- Haunting music entrances or terrifies listeners
why
these mesmerizing entities are renowned for their hauntingly beautiful voices
Roles
Judged from the works' own entries, not from the description. Carries: the figure holds the role. Meets: the role is in its stories, held by something it meets.
- Anima carries both readings
3 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Siren."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Siren."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Siren."
- Trickster carries both readings
3 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Siren."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Siren."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Siren."
- Death meets
3 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Siren."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Siren."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Siren."
- Hero meets
3 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Siren."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Siren."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Siren."
- Threshold meets
3 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Siren."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Siren."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Siren."