lorelei (Meaning)
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lorelei (n)
a Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction
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lorelei Sentence Examples
- The sirens of the Lorelei lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting song.
- The Lorelei, a rock formation on the Rhine River, is shrouded in ancient folklore.
- The legend of the Lorelei has inspired countless works of art, literature, and music.
- The name "Lorelei" derives from the Old German words "lure" and "ley," meaning a dangerous rock on a waterway.
- The treacherous waters around the Lorelei have been responsible for numerous shipwrecks throughout history.
- The Lorelei is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors fascinated by its beauty and tragic lore.
- Composer Heinrich Heine immortalized the Lorelei in his famous ballad, "Die Lorelei."
- The Lorelei is said to be the resting place of the spirit of a heartbroken woman.
- Some believe that the Lorelei's song possesses a hypnotic power that can draw people to the depths of the water.
- The Lorelei has become a potent symbol of both beauty and danger, warning sailors against the allure of temptation.
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a Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction
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The sirens of the Lorelei lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting song.
The Lorelei, a rock formation on the Rhine River, is shrouded in ancient folklore.
The legend of the Lorelei has inspired countless works of art, literature, and music.
The name "Lorelei" derives from the Old German words "lure" and "ley," meaning a dangerous rock on a waterway.
