The Art of Seduction Summary (P1 C1): The Siren

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This post is a The Art of Seduction summary. Specifically, it is a summary of Part 1,  Chapter 1: The Siren.

The Art of Seduction was written by Robert Greene. This chapter summary was written by Sam Fury.

We all have the qualities of a seducer inside us.

The problem most people have is that they don’t realize that there are many different types of seducers.

What you need to do is identify which type of seducer you naturally are, and then work on enhancing those qualities.  

Over the next nine chapters you are going to learn about nine different types of seducers. You will find that you can identify with at least one of them. When you do, hone in on it and work on developing those natural seductive qualities that match your current personality and style. 

We start with the ultimate male fantasy figure: the Siren.

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The Spectacular Siren

Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, was not exceptionally beautiful, but she managed to seduce some of the most powerful men of her time (such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony).

She did this by embodying the male fantasy. That is one of the tactics of the Siren. 

Men get bored easily. They want a variety of pleasure and adventure. All the Siren needs to do is create the illusion of variety and adventure and the man will be hooked. 

Men are also very visual. Use that. Don’t let him see the plain you day in and day out. Vary your appearance, and even your temper, and he won’t ever get bored.

Be a spectacle, should it suit you.

The Sex Siren

The Sex Siren stirs desire more immediately than the Spectacular Siren does. She does not need to build up interest with theatrics. Instead, she lives for pleasure. 

But she is not a harlot. She makes you think of sex as soon as you see her, but she still has that ‘schoolgirl’ innocence. 

Marilyn Monroe is the classic Sex Siren.

A Rare Prize

The Siren is highly sexual and confident. She offers the man pleasure with a hint of danger. This combination is almost impossible to refuse. 

She appeals to the man’s most basic instincts, and has the most effect on ‘manly’ men who want to take care of (or control) her. But that doesn’t mean she can’t seduce others. Quite the opposite. She can seduce all.

To become a Siren, you must first distinguish yourself from other women. You must be the rare prize that all men desire. Do this with a highly feminine and sexual presence. Most women are not confident enough to pull this off, which is what will separate you from them.

But be careful not to come off as overly promiscuous. That will attract men, but they will not stick around. Instead, you need to play hard-to-get. You need to be a fantasy. Make them earn you.

Fear and Danger

Inject an element of danger into your character, which is especially seductive to men. This is easy to do. Be a little unhinged and irrational. 

An element of fear is also needed. It will keep men off-balance so that they never see the real you. Create this fear with sudden mood changes.

Appearance

The main attraction to the Siren is physical. Use makeup and/or seductive clothing. Don’t worry if you are not the most naturally beautiful. The perfect face will turn many men off anyway. Looking pretty is important, but don’t let it dominate your appearance. 

Your clothes should create the goddess effect. Dazzle with harmony. No single ornament should draw attention. They work together as a whole. 

Show a little skin, but not too much. Just enough to excite the imagination. Japanese Geishas would stir excitement by showing just a little of their neck. Times have changed, but you get the idea.

Voice

Your voice must hint at the erotic. Never speak quickly, aggressively, or at a high pitch. Calm and unhurried is the vibe you want to give—like you’ve never left bed.

Movement

You are never in a hurry. You move with grace. 

You have all the time in the world. It’s as if you’re floating across the room.

Dangers

One thing the Siren must always watch out for is being seen as ‘easy.’ Men are very forgiving, but the competition is not. If you get labeled a whore or a slut, it will be your downfall. 

One way to mitigate this is to play up your innocence. It’s not your fault. You are the victim of male desire. But this won’t protect you fully. The truth is, other women will always be envious of the attention you get from men. Learn to accept it.

Another negative is that you will garner too much attention, which can become tiring for anyone. 

And finally, unfortunately, physical beauty fades. You must prepare for this by building up your skills in psychological seduction before age catches up to you.

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