There are those who are of the conviction there is nothing more honorable than whoredom and adultery, which conviction they then support by many arguments, so that they consider that, with conviction, as a respectable way of life. Such are siren adulteresses, for when convinced of their respectability and devoutness, they can then almost lead angelic spirits astray, but angels are given to recognize them. I spoke with spirits about them, and it was said that such sirens are from Europe, where Christianity prevails, seldom from Asiatic, African, or American regions. 1748, 19 Sept.