The creature in Greek myth that is part woman and part fish, often luring sailors to their doom, is known as a Sirens. Sirens are depicted as enchanting beings whose beautiful singing lures sailors to their destruction. They symbolize the dangers of temptation and the consequences of succumbing to desire. Their most famous appearance is in Homer's Odyssesy, where Odysseus must use cleverness to resist their calls. The myth highlights themes of danger, allure, and the struggle between knowledge and ignorance.