Lexical entry

セイレーン

seireen

A creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as half-bird, half-woman, who lured sailors with her song.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

In Greek mythology, a creature (initially half-bird, half-woman) whose beautiful singing lured sailors to shipwreck on rocky coasts.

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ケンタウロス

A centaur; a creature with a human upper body and a horse body.

ヘラクレス

A hero of Greek mythology known for his strength, or a type of large rhinoceros beetle.

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