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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Siren
|title=Siren
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Siren.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Siren.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|kanji=デスセイレス
|kanji=デスセイレス
|old= ''None''
|romanji={{tt|Desuseiresu|Death seires}}
|romanji=Desuseiresu
|monster1=[[Witch (Dragon Quest VIII)|Witch]]<br>[[Ice queen]]
}}
}}
 
The '''Siren''' is a monster in the series.
The '''siren''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.
 
They are dangerous female {{MFamilies}}s that are encountered at [[Aquatic family|sea]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Sirens are humanoid monsters with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange strapless, floor-length gowns with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colors floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack.
Sirens are monsters encountered at sea with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange mermaid dresses with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colours floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack. They use their voluptuous bodies to [[Puff-Puff|charm]] unsuspecting sailors and have a tendency to increase their [[Tension]] to dangerous amounts.
 
They use their voluptuous bodies to [[Puff-Puff|charm]] unsuspecting sailors and have a tendency to increase their [[Tension]] to dangerous amounts.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|kanji=デスセイレス
|kanji=デスセイレス
|romanji=Desuseiresu
|romanji=Desuseiresu
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-254.gif|300px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-254.gif|250px]]
|hp=112
|hp=112
|mp=16
|mp=16
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|family={{Aquatic}}
|family={{Aquatic}}
|spells=[[Sizzle]]
|spells=[[Sizzle]]
|skills=[[Puff-Puff]]<br>[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Psyche Up]]<br>[[Tension Boost|Raises tension higher and higher (increases Tension by three stages)]]
|skills=[[Puff-Puff]]<br>[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Psyche Up]]<br>[[Tension Boost|Raises tension higher and higher]] (increases Tension by three stages)
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Ocean]]
|items=[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
In Greek mythology, [[Wikipedia:Siren (mythology)|sirens]] were dangerous creatures that appear like beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice to shipwreck. During the time of the ancient Greeks, sirens were mostly depicted as large birds with the heads of women and occasionally played musical instruments such as harps or lyres. However, during medieval times, the image of a siren as having some fish-like features like a mermaid became popularized.
*In Greek mythology, [[Wikipedia:Siren (mythology)|sirens]] were dangerous creatures that have the appearance of beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice and cause them to shipwreck on rocks at sea. During the time of the ancient Greeks, sirens were mostly depicted as large birds with the heads of women and occasionally played musical instruments such as harps or lyres. However, during medieval times, the image of a siren as having some fish-like features like a mermaid became popularised. In fact, in many Romance languages such as Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, the word ''sirena'' is used to refer to both mermaids and sirens.


In fact, in many Romance languages such as Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, the word ''sirena'' is used to refer to both mermaids and sirens.
==In Other Languages==
 
{{OtherLanguages
==Similar species==
|es=Brujirena|es-meaning=From the Spanish ''{{tt|bruja|witch}}' and ''{{tt|sirena|mermaid, siren}}''.
*[[Witch (Dragon Quest VIII)|Witch]]
|fr=Sirène|fr-meaning=French for "mermaid" or "siren".
*[[Ice queen]]
|de=Sirene|de-meaning=German for "siren", a female being from Greek mythology that could lure sailors to their deaths.
|it=Strega dei mari|it-meaning=Italian for "witch of the seas".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]


[[es:Brujirena]]
[[fr:Sirène (monstre)]]
[[fr:Sirène (monstre)]]

Revision as of 21:43, 2 July 2026

The Siren is a monster in the series.

Characteristics

Sirens are monsters encountered at sea with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange mermaid dresses with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colours floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack. They use their voluptuous bodies to charm unsuspecting sailors and have a tendency to increase their Tension to dangerous amounts.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

[[File:DQ8 Aquatic Family Icon.png|link=Aquatic family]] Siren (デスセイレス, Desuseiresu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #254
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
112 16 123 43 27 86 63 1⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 50%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 50% 100% 50% 100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Sizzle Puff-Puff
Sultry Dance
Psyche Up
Raises tension higher and higher (increases Tension by three stages) 		The Ocean Coral hairpin1⁄32
Wizard's staff1⁄64
Description Evil mermaids that seduce and lure unwary sailors to their deaths with the tantalizing promise of Puff-Puff delights.
Notable changes in the remake Fishnet stockings1⁄64 replaces Wizard's staff as rare drop.


Trivia

  • In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures that have the appearance of beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice and cause them to shipwreck on rocks at sea. During the time of the ancient Greeks, sirens were mostly depicted as large birds with the heads of women and occasionally played musical instruments such as harps or lyres. However, during medieval times, the image of a siren as having some fish-like features like a mermaid became popularised. In fact, in many Romance languages such as Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, the word sirena is used to refer to both mermaids and sirens.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolBrujirenaFrom the Spanish bruja' and sirena.
FrançaisSirèneFrench for "mermaid" or "siren".
DeutschSireneGerman for "siren", a female being from Greek mythology that could lure sailors to their deaths.
ItalianoStrega dei mariItalian for "witch of the seas".

Gallery

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