Σειρήν
Engelsk a siren
Abbott-Smith: A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament
1. a Siren : in plural Σειρῆνες, αἱ, the Sirens , mythical sisters on the south coast of Italy, who enticed seamen by their songs, and then slew them, (Odyssey by Homer) (Homer) only knows of two , whence epic dual. genitive Σειρήνοιιν.
2. metaphorically a Siren, deceitful woman , (Euripides): the Siren charm of eloquence, (Aeschines Orator)
derivation uncertain (ML)
Kilder: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain. Kort dansk betydning: Brugbibelens bearbejdning af Strong's ordliste. Forekomster: Nestle 1904.