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Synthesizing The Sirens In The Siren Song By Margaret Atwood

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In the Odyssey by Homer, the Sirens are well known singing creatures that have a history of luring men to their deaths. In the Siren Song by Margaret Atwood, the Sirens are elucidating their point of view and the routine they adhere to when the sailors navigate through their waters. Both pieces of writing synthesize the agreement that the Sirens are filled with deceit and like to create commotion. The Odyssey provides insight as to how Odysseus prevails to avoid all the temptations laid out by the Sirens. The first full paragraph of the Odyssey is an explanation about how Odysseus works out the logistics about bypassing the Sirens and avoiding any unnecessary deaths from his crew. Due to the reputation these beautiful taunting singing creatures

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