What genre of classical monsters was mostly portrayed as female characters in early fiction, presented with a strong romantic or sexual undertone?

Originating in the 19th century just as Egypt was being colonized by France, the mummy genre of monsters was initially portrayed as females with strong sexual or romantic connotations. These undead creatures appeared wrapped in bandages and often served as the love interests for the protagonist, symbolizing the colonial romanticization of the East.

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