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  1. 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. HARPY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HARPY is a foul malign creature in Greek mythology that is part woman and part bird.

  4. Harpy - World History Encyclopedia

    Jun 20, 2022 · 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 …

  5. Harpies: Storm Spirits and Winged Women | History Cooperative

    Oct 4, 2022 · Calling someone a Harpy can be a pretty rude insult, one we can thank Shakespeare for inventing. Generally, a Harpy is a metaphorical way to refer to a nasty or …

  6. 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.

  7. HARPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    With or without a harpy, a reversible table (and perhaps some misdirection of the playgoer's attention) can yield the desired effect.

  8. The Harpy as a Symbol of Female Power and Nature's Fury

    Sep 15, 2024 · 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Graphic Novel Review: You probably didn't read HARPY by EPHK, …

    2 days ago · Harpy by EPHK is a blistering sci-fi noir comic with great art, well-realized characters and some riveting twists.