Tradition takes garland from a famous siren (7)
I believe the answer is:
lorelei
'a famous siren' is the definition.
'lorelei' can be an answer for 'siren' (I know that Lorelei is a siren). I'm unsure of the 'a famous' bit.
'tradition takes garland' is the wordplay.
'tradition' becomes 'lore' (I've seen this in another clue).
'takes' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'garland' becomes 'lei' (synonyms).
'lore'+'lei'='LORELEI'
'from' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lorelei that I've seen before include "Rhine Rock where sirens once dwelled" , "A dangerously attractive lady" , "Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction" , "Legendary siren who lured Rhine boatmen to destruction" , "A Rhine maiden" .)