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a painting of a woman holding a bird in her hand and sitting on a tree branch

Harpies were mainly winged death-spirits, half bird and half woman, best known for constantly stealing all food from Phineas of Thrace. The literal meaning of the word seems to be "that which grabs" as it comes from the ancient Greek word "ἁρπάζω" (harpaxo) which means "I grab". Harpies could also bring life. The four harpies are Aello, Celaeno, Ocypete and Podarge. They were the children of Thaumas and Electra. Their other sisters were Iris and Arke. A harpy was...

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