KIDS QUIZ
MYTHICAL CREATURES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The illusion of piles of gold on their island
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A powerful wind that blew all ships to their island
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An irresistible song
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The smell of delicious food that no one could resist
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An invisible force that caused the currents of the ocean to move ships to their island
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Detailed explanation-1: -Siren, in Greek mythology, a creature half bird and half woman who lured sailors to destruction by the sweetness of her song.
Detailed explanation-2: -THE SEIRENES (Sirens) were three monstrous sea-nymphs who lured sailors to their death with a bewitching song. They were formerly handmaidens of the goddess Persephone and when she was secretly abducted by Haides, Demeter gave them the bodies of birds to assist in the search.
Detailed explanation-3: -Who was Sirens? Half-birds, half beautiful maidens, the Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their islands, and, subsequently, to their doom. Daughters of the river god Achelous and a Muse, they were fated to die if anyone should survive their singing.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shapeshifting – A siren can change its shape to appear human. Siren’s song – The siren’s song is transmitted through saliva, infecting their victims through a fluid transfer. Telepathy – Sirens can read minds, allowing them to become the type of person a victim needs them to be.