Siren
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In Greek mythology, a siren was one of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks. By exstentions it means a dangerously seductive woman, femme fatale.
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See also
- Harpy
- Cecaelia
- Melusine
- Pincoya
- Naiad
- Nix
- Nymph
- Lorelei, an area of the Rhine River where fishermen were drawn to their doom by enchanting songs and music
- Water sprite
- Slavic fairies
- Sirin
- Bird-people
- Huldra
- El Trauco
- Syrenka, the Coat of Arms of Warsaw
- Rusalka
- Sihuanaba
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