Siren's Song -- Discovery Journey 22

Author: (French) Dong Dai, translated by Chen Weifeng
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Ursula is her a sacrifice, yet unknown, in ancient times, her enchanting voice had long determined the fate of countless sailors. The Sirens tempt and devour the living. Depicted on ancient Greek artifacts, they are given wings; in medieval animal fables, they grow fish tails. Yet, it was the Renaissance that revealed their licentious nature. Is she a woman or an animal? Rationalist insights deemed her the latter, while 18th-century naturalists believed she was a type of manatee. Before being finally relegated to myth in the 19th century, she was either displayed as a monstrous creature at markets or revered as a legendary heroine. As the ultimate symbol of desire, what exactly is the Siren? With a passion for discovery, Victor-de-Dong Dai delves into the annals of history to uncover the truth about this enigmatic being. "There are three kinds of Sirens in the sea. The first two have the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish, while the third has the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a bird. The three Sirens sing and play music together. The first blows a horn, the second plucks a lyre, and the third displays her alluring voice. The Sirens' songs are melodious, and those who hear them eagerly draw closer. Once a man falls for their tricks, they render him senseless, and when he is completely unconscious, they kill him."