This thesis seeks to answer two central research questions. First, it examines the extent to which depictions of Sirens on Archaic and Classical pottery were connected to perceptions held by the male-dominated societies of Ancient Greece regarding women. This is approached by investigating the possible links tying Siren iconography with pottery typically belonging to the female sphere. Second, it investigates the Sirens’ adaptability as a symbolic creature in art, exploring how they seamlessly appear in scenes of entertainment, romance, and lamentation
