The Call of the Siren — a powerful temptation that is difficult to resist.

According to Homer's ancient poem, The Odyssey, it took Odysseus ten years to return home after the Trojan War. The tale of his wanderings at sea has become a myth in Western culture, as have the islands he encountered along the way. Each island presented obstacles capable of challenging the hero and his crew. As their voyage home progressed, they faced the mesmerizing Call of the Sirens, creatures whose enchanting song lured sailors to their doom.

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