- Harpy - Wikipedia
A medieval depiction of a harpy as a bird-woman The most celebrated story in which the harpies play a part is that of King Phineus of Thrace, who was given the gift of prophecy by Zeus
- Harpy | Greek Mythology, Meaning Symbolism | Britannica
Harpy, in Greco-Roman classical mythology, a fabulous creature, probably a wind spirit The presence of harpies as tomb figures, however, makes it possible that they were also conceived of as ghosts
- HARPY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of HARPY is a foul malign creature in Greek mythology that is part woman and part bird
- Harpy - World History Encyclopedia
A harpy, also known as a harpyia (pl harpyiai), is a part-bird, part-woman monster in Greek mythology Known as the 'Hounds of Zeus,' they were the personification of storm winds and were under the command of Zeus, who would send them out during storms to do his bidding
- Harpies – Mythopedia
In antiquity, the term “Harpy” (Greek ἅρπυια, translit hárpyia; pl “Harpies,” Greek ἅρπυιαι, translit hárpyiai) was thought to come from the Greek word ἁρπάζω (harpázō) [1] or ἀνερείπομαι (anereípomai) [2], meaning “to snatch” or “to rob ”
- The Harpy as a Symbol of Female Power and Natures Fury - Mythology . . .
The Harpy, a creature from ancient mythology, is often depicted as a winged spirit with the body of a bird and the face of a woman Its origins can be traced back to Greek mythology, where Harpies were considered to be the personifications of storm winds
- Harpy – Mythos Anthology
The harpy, a fierce and fearsome creature from Greek mythology, is often depicted as a winged spirit, half-human and half-bird Its name, derived from the Greek word harpazein, means “to snatch,” which perfectly encapsulates the role these creatures played in ancient myths
- Harpy - New World Encyclopedia
Harpy is the singular form for the mythical creatures called Harpies in Greek mythology, winged-beasts that were sent down by Zeus to punish, most famously the prophet Phineus
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