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Archaic perfume vase in the shape of a siren, c. 540 BC The etymology of the name is contested. Robert S. P. Beekes has suggested a Pre-Greek origin. [5] Others connect the name to σειρά (seirá, "rope, cord") and εἴρω (eírō, "to tie, join, fasten"), resulting in the meaning "binder, entangler", [6] [better source needed] i.e. one who binds or entangles through magic song.
A siren song typically refers to the song of the siren, dangerous creatures in Greek mythology who lured sailors with their music and voices to shipwreck.
"Sirens" is a song by British singer Cher Lloyd. The song premiered on 14 March 2014 on Sirius XM Hits 1 , and was later released on 17 March 2014. [ 1 ] It is the second and final single from her second album, Sorry I'm Late (2014).
Lyrics include: "I don't want to work in a building downtown; I don't know what I'm going to do, 'cause the planes keep crashing, always two by two." Bloc Party "Hunting for Witches" A Weekend in the City: 2007: This song is about frontman Kele Okereke's observations on the media response to terrorist attacks after the September 11 attacks [38 ...
The Siren, a lost Fox film starring Valeska Suratt; The Siren, an American melodrama directed by Byron Haskin; Siren, a Belgian animated short film; Sirens, starring Hugh Grant, directed by John Duigan
“But when I hear sirens, I do find myself wanting to sing with them or hit a pitch that’s in harmony.” Holter is a slow talker and deep thinker (Camille Blake)
The Sirens lived on three small, rocky islands called Sirenum scopuli and sang beautiful songs that enticed sailors to come to them, which resulted in the crashing of their ships into the islands. When Orpheus heard their voices, he drew his lyre and played music that was louder and more beautiful, drowning out the Sirens' bewitching songs.
When activated, sirens will sound for 3-5 minutes and repeat every 10-15 minutes while a warning is active. They do not sound continuously or issue an "all clear" alert when a warning expires.