The Sirens sing out to the men who pass by them, alluring them with their exquisite voices. What is the primary temptation they offer?
They offer extraordinary music when they sing. "No one ever sailed past us without staying to hear the enchanting sweetness of our
song"
They offer wisdom and knowledge when they sing. "We know all the ills that the gods laid upon the Argives and Trojans before Troy.
and can tell you everything that is going to happen over the whole world."
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They offer companionship and physical enjoyment because they sing, "No one ever sailed past us without staying
They offer luscious food and drink to delight the tongues and noses of the sailors.
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