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In sociology, seduction is the process of deliberately enticing a person into an act. It can be used seriously or jokingly, frequently refers to sexual behavior, and may refer to an act that the other may later regret and/or would normally not want to do. Famous seducers from history include Cleopatra, Giacomo Casanova, and the fictional character Don Juan.^[1] Image File history File links Portal. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ... Cleopatra was a co-ruler of Egypt with her father (Ptolemy XII Auletes), her brothers/husbands Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, consummated a liaison with Gaius Julius Caesar that solidified her grip on the throne, and, after Caesars assassination, aligned with Mark Antony, with whom she produced twins. ... Giacomo Casanova “Casanova” redirects here. ... Don Juan with his sword in Don Giovanni, by Mozart Don Juan is a legendary fictional libertine, whose story has been told many times by different authors. ...

Seduction is the use of temptation and enticement, often sexual in nature, to attract or influence the behavior of another. Traditionally, the word implied leading someone astray, as when a man lured a woman into a sexual relationship^{[citation needed]}. In contemporary usage, however, seduction is used more broadly as a synonym for the act of charming someone--male or female--by an appeal to the senses, olefactory or visual, for instance. The seducing agent may even be nonhuman, e.g., music or food. A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. ...

Seduction is a popular motif in legend and literature. According to later interpretations, the biblical Eve was a classical seductress who enticed Adam to eat the forbidden fruit; the Sirens of Greek myth lured sailors to their death by utilizing symbolically feminine wiles, as did Cleopatra who beguiled both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Famous male seducers, their names synonymous with sexual allure, range from Casanova to James Bond. The Bible (From Greek βιβλια—biblia, meaning books, which in turn is derived from βυβλος—byblos meaning papyrus, from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported papyrus) is the sacred scripture of Christianity. ... Look up eve in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Michelangelos The Creation of Adam, a fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, shows God creating Adam, with Eve in His arm. ... In the Bible, the forbidden fruit is the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil eaten by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. ... In Greek mythology, the Sirens or Seirenes (Greek Σειρῆνας) were sea nymphs who lived on an island called Sirenum scopuli which was surrounded by cliffs and rocks. ... Greek mythology comprises the collected legends of Greek gods and goddesses and ancient heroes and heroines, originally created and spread within an oral-poetic tradition. ... Gaius Julius Caesar [1] (Latin pronunciation ; English pronunciation ; July 12 or July 13, 100 BC or 102 BC – March 15, 44 BC), was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history. ... Bust of Marcus Antonius Marcus Antonius (Latin: M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N¹) (c. ... Giacomo Casanova (April 5, 1725 - June 4, 1798). ... Flemings image of James Bond; commissioned to aid the Daily Express comic strip artists. ...

In biblical times, because unmarried females who have lost their virginity have also lost much of their value as marriage prospects, the Old Testament Book of Exodus specifies that the seducer must marry his victim or pay her father to compensate him for his loss of the marriage price: "And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife. If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins."^[2] Note: Judaism commonly uses the term Tanakh to refer to its canon, which corresponds to the Protestant Old Testament. ... This article is about the second book in the Torah. ...

English common law defined the crime of seduction as a felony committed "when a male person induced an unmarried female of previously chaste character to engage in an act of sexual intercourse on a promise of marriage." A father had the right to maintain an action for the seduction of his daughter (or the enticement of a son who left home), since this deprived him of services or earnings.^[3]

In more modern times, Frank Sinatra was charged in New Jersey in 1938 with seduction, having enticed a woman "of good repute to engage in sexual intercourse with him upon his promise of marriage. The charges were dropped when it was discovered that the woman was already married."^[4] Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... It has been suggested that Duration of sexual intercourse be merged into this article or section. ... Marriage is a relationship that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

See also

• Beauty
• Courtship
• Charisma
• Eros (love)
• Flirting
• Persuasion
• Physical attractiveness
• Romantic love
• Seduction Community

For beauty as a characteristic of a persons appearance, see Physical attractiveness. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The word charisma (from the Greek word χάρισμα (kharisma), gift or divine favor, from kharizesthai, to favor, from kharis, favor: see also charism) refers to a rare trait found in certain human personalities usually including extreme charm and a magnetic quality of personality and/or appearance along with innate and powerfully... Eros ( érōs) is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. ... Flirting is alleged to be a form of human interaction, usually expressing a sexual or romantic interest in the other person. ... Persuasion is a form of influence. ... Features such as a symmetrical face, full lips, and low waist-hip ratio, are commonly considered physically attractive because they are thought to indicate physical health and high fertility to a potential mate. ... Note: This article primarily discusses philosophical ideologies in relation to the subject of romantic love. ... The seduction communityis a loose-knit subculture of men who strive for better sexual and romantic success with women through self-improvement and a greater understanding of social psychology. ...

Bibliography

• Baudrillard, J. (1991) Seduction. New York: Saint Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-05294-4
• Casanova, G (2002 [1894]) Story of my life. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-043915-3
• Kierkegaard, S (1997) The Seducer's Diary. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-01737-9

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References

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External links

• The memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt: e-version of the rare unabridged London edition of 1894 translated by Arthur Machen