Temptress (noun)

A woman who tempts or lures someone into doing something, often with a seductive manner.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin "tempus" meaning "time" and "tentare" meaning "to try".

Examples:

1. She played the role of the temptress in the film, seducing the hero into breaking the law.
2. The legend of the sirens portrays them as dangerous temptresses who lured sailors to their deaths.
3. The queen was often depicted as a temptress in medieval paintings, luring knights away from their duties.
4. The temptress used her charm and beauty to convince the prince to elope with her.
5. Despite her reputation as a temptress, she was actually a kind and loving woman.