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The one atop the rocks is playing a sea shell
harp, take a gander
again.

You're right. I didn't look closely enough.






BTW they are celebrating booty.


So do I.

DSK


The Siren seems to be more fishy, boobs about the
same.

http://www.illusionsgallery.com/siren-L.jpg

Ever hear anything at sea that might be the source
of the legend of the
Siren's song?

Joe


Yeah...this woman down the dock that used to get
drunker than a skunk
and trhey'd sail in at midnight with her wrapped
around the forestay
singing Broadway tunes...


Was she naked? If so maybe, but IIRC the legend may
be a bit older than
your friend.

I think it has to do with volcanic holes and caves
sounding like organ
pipes in the wind.
Sailors at sea that hear the music are intrigued and
lured to find the
source.. but are sailing towards certain disaster.

Joe


Um...Joe....try going way far back to the Greeks and
do some research
there...


Any where by chance did the Greeks get the legend?

Joe


Out of a guy named Homer's head....


And just where do you think Homer found his
inspiration?

Joe

A bottle or two of wine....


Shared with sailors no doubt, telling stories of following
strange
music at sea only to have the hull ripped out from under
them. Most all
legends have a grain of truth to them.

Which brings me back to my orignal question. We know
Sirens use music,
do Nymps use sex? I've heard a nymphomaniac is addicted to
sex. So if a
sailor is drawn to a nymph is he a nympho?


No, just really tired.

Seahag