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9 de dez. de 2020 · Ovid adds some ‘backstory’ for the Sirens. According to his Metamorphoses, they were once ordinary maidens who accompanied Persephone, but when she was abducted by Pluto (Hades in the original Greek myth), they requested some wings from the gods, so they could go in search of Persephone. And the Sirens are bound up, curiously, with Italy.
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7 de jul. de 2021 · Ulysses and the Sirens is a rare foray into the Classical world and he takes considerable liberties with his subject matter. There are five Sirens in his painting, one clutching a lyre, instead of the two of The Odyssey , and not one of them resembles the traditional hybrid creature, which by the Middle Ages had evolved into the figure of the mermaid.
Odysseus and the Sirens First, Odysseus passes by the island of the Sirens who – as he is told by Circe – enchant all who come near them through the luring sound of their song. However, Odysseus orders his crew to stuff their ears with beeswax and tights himself tightly to the mast, so that he can not only escape unharmed but also hear the beautiful Sirens’ song.
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In Greek mythology, Odysseus, also known as Ulisses, is a prominent character and the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. He was the king of Ithaca, known for his bravery, intelligence, and leadership. Odysseus played a crucial role in the Trojan War and embarked on a journey filled with trials and adventures.
30 de nov. de 2023 · After throwing tantrums, the ship slowly cruised past the sirens’ abode, and Odysseus slowly returned to his senses. Only when the sirens’ song has faded into the void do Odysseus’ men finally remove their beeswax and slacken the ropes. In doing so, Odysseus survives the sirens’ warbling strain and continues on his journey back home.
Before Odysseus left her island, Circe warned him about the Sirens, who lured sailors to their meadow with sweet song, never to return. Thus forewarned, when the sea fell calm and the strains of song were heard, Odysseus stopped up his comrades’ ears with wax, and they bound him to the mast so that he could listen in safety. (59 / 60 words)
