What were the original depictions of sirens in mythology?
The Fatal Song of the Sirens

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Mermaids with scaly tails
Sea monsters with bird-like features
Beautiful women with enchanting voices
Goddesses of the sea
2.
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In Homer's The Odyssey, how did Odysseus protect his crew from the sirens?
By having them wear earplugs
By steering the ship away from the island
By singing louder than the sirens
By putting wax in their ears
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a notable feature of sirens in early Greek art?
They are always depicted with a trident
They are shown with musical instruments
They have bird-like features
They are depicted as mermaids
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which ancient culture's beliefs might have influenced the Greek depiction of sirens?
Norse
Egyptian
Celtic
Roman
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did medieval bestiaries often depict sirens?
As mermaids with fish tails
As bird-women with musical instruments
As goddesses of the sea
As sea monsters with tentacles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a common theme in the portrayal of sirens across different cultures?
Their power to control the weather
Their ability to grant wishes
Their association with death and danger
Their role as protectors of the sea
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 14th-century Irish variation of the siren myth, what did the sirens give to the sailors?
A map to treasure
A huge amount of gold
A magical sword
A potion of immortality
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