Partenope was the original Greek name for the city of Naples, and it dates back to the 9th century BC. The name comes from the siren Parthenope, who was said to have founded the city. Parthenope was one of three sirens who attempted to lure Odysseus off course with their singing. When Odysseus resisted their temptation, Parthenope drowned herself in despair and was washed ashore at Naples. In the 6th century BC the city was re-founded by the Cumans themselves with the name of Neapolis, which in Greek means "new city".