femme fatale (noun)

1. In the anime series 'Death Note', the character Misa Amane is portrayed as a femme fatale with her manipulative nature and enticing charm.

2. In the science fiction novel 'Neuromancer', the protagonist encounters a dangerous femme fatale who tries to manipulate him for her own purposes.

3. In the classic film 'Double Indemnity', Barbara Stanwyck's character is the ultimate femme fatale, using her beauty and allure to lead men down a treacherous path.

4. According to Greek mythology, Medusa was a femme fatale with her enchanting beauty that turned men into stone upon looking into her eyes.