Redirected from ϲειρηνεϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΣΕΙΡΗΝΕΣ, σειρηνες
SEIRĒNES, seirēnes
Sounds Like: sei-REE-nes
Translations: sirens
From the root: ΣΕΙΡΗΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the mythological creatures, often depicted as part-bird and part-woman, known for their enchanting and dangerous singing that lured sailors to their doom. In some contexts, particularly in the Septuagint, it can also refer to ostriches or other desert birds, possibly due to their mournful cries.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4612 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
From the same root
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