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“You must not resemble a courtesan or whore, whom the male may pursue only to quickly lose interest in her. Instead, you are slightly elusive and distant, a fantasy come to life.”

“You must not resemble a courtesan or whore, whom the male may pursue only to quickly lose interest in her. Instead, you are slightly elusive and distant, a fantasy come to life.”

The Art of Seduction, The Siren

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Feb 23, 2023
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Explanation

The Siren is an incredibly effective seduction archetype.

The unrepressed sensuality of a woman is an aura only few men can resist.

As such, this persona is one most women decide to adopt at some point.

They dress, talk, and behave in irresistible ways, using their sexually-charged appearance and charisma to arouse and seduce the surrounding men.

However, The Siren strategy is a fine art—one that, if executed improperly, holds the potential to cause chaos for everyone involved.

And, unfortunately, this archetype is frequently interpreted poorly.

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