Sirens have been in all different types of literature, art, and music since ancient times. Sirens aren’t just annoying alarms on firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances, they are mythological creatures that are half-woman and half-bird. Sirens were first mentioned in Homer’s The Odyssey, written in about 750 BC. In this work, they are described as “deluders” and “charmers” and are considered very beautiful. Sirens also appear in a poem by famous 1970’s author and poet, Margaret Atwood, entitled, “Siren Song”. Atwood wrote primarily about gender roles, and stereotypes, specifically of women. She introduces the concept of sirens in a whole new light, sharing much more about them than Homer did, and urging readers to really consider what makes
