Sirens lure sailors to their doom from "summary" of The Odyssey by Homer
In the perilous journey of Odysseus, the cunning Sirens stand as a treacherous threat to any sailor who dares to pass their island. These enchanting creatures possess voices so melodious that they have the power to captivate the hearts of men, drawing them irresistibly towards their doom. As Odysseus and his men approach the island of the Sirens, he takes heed of the warning given to him by the goddess Circe. She advises him to plug the ears of his crew with beeswax, so that they may not hear the bewitching songs of the Sirens. Despite the precautions taken by Odysseus, he himself desires to hear the alluring melodies of the Sirens. Eager to experience the enchantment firsthand, he orders his men to bind him tightly to the mast of the ship, commanding them not to release him no matter how much he pleads. The crew, with their ears sealed shut, sail past the island unscathed, while Odysseus, consumed by the desire to listen to the Sirens...
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