Harpy

A harpy is a mythical creature that has the body of a bird and the head of a woman.

Harpies are often associated with wind, storms, and death.

They are known for snatching food and people with their sharp claws and carrying them away.

Harpies appear in many ancient stories and legends, such as the Odyssey, they torment the blind prophet Phineus by stealing his food.

Harpies are also sometimes depicted as beautiful winged maidens, but more often as ugly and vicious monsters.

Harpies are not only found in Greek and Roman mythology, but also in other cultures, such as the Sirens of the Middle East, the Tengu of Japan, and the Alkonost of Russia.

Harpies are fascinating creatures that reflect the fears and fantasies of human imagination.

• They have a human face and torso, usually with feminine traits.

• Harpies have large feathered wings that allow them to fly. Some of them have wings on their backs, while others have wings instead of arms.

• They have bird-like legs that end in sharp claws. Some harpies also have tails or crests.

A harpy is a mythical creature that has the body of a bird and the face of a woman.
Harpies are usually associated with wind and storms, and they can fly very fast.

Harpies appear in several Greek and Roman myths, such as the story of Jason and the Argonauts, who were attacked by harpies when they visited King Phineus.
Harpies are sometimes depicted as beautiful winged maidens, but more often as ugly and foul-smelling monsters.

• Podarge (Swiftfoot), who was the mother of Achilles' horses, Xanthus and Balius.

• Aello (Stormswift) and Okypete (Swiftwing), who were sent by Zeus to torment King Phineus of Thrace by snatching his food and leaving a foul smell.
  They were later driven away by the winged sons of Boreas, Calais and Zetes, who were part of the Argonauts.

• Celaeno (Dark), who was the leader of the harpies and prophesied that the Trojans would suffer famine before reaching their new home in Italy.
  Harpies have been depicted in various ways throughout history and art.

• Flight: Harpies can fly with their wings, which can be either feathered or bat-like.
  They can soar high in the sky and swoop down on their prey or enemies.

• Wind Manipulation: Harpies can control and manipulate the air, creating sudden gusts of wind that can snatch away people and things from the earth.
  They can also use the wind to enhance their speed and agility in flight.

• Sonic Scream: Harpies can emit a loud and piercing scream that can stun, deafen, or harm their opponents.
  Their scream can also shatter glass and metal objects.

• Fire Immunity: Some harpies are immune to fire and lava, as they are related to the cyclops, who are the forgers of the gods' weapons.
  They can withstand extreme heat and flames without being harmed.

• Pestilence Manipulation: Some harpies are associated with diseases and foulness, as they are agents of punishment who torture the wicked on their way to Tartarus.
  They can generate and spread plagues, infestations, and rot with their touch or droppings.