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Harpy

In Greek mythology, Harpies are winged creatures with a woman's face. They snatch wrongdoers and food, serving as agents of divine punishment.

At a glance

Tradition
Greek mythology
Region
Greece (place of origin)
Trait family
The Death-Criers

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Traits

Read from the figure's description, which a model wrote. Open "why" for the sentence a trait came from.

Form

  • Woman-headed bird hybrid
    why

    With the upper body of a woman and the wings and lower body of a bird, they present a striking and otherworldly appearance.

Behaviour

Sight and sound

  • Blood curdling scream
    why

    The Harpies' screeching cries are said to be so piercing and horrifying that they can drive a person to madness.

  • Cry drives victims insane
    why

    The Harpies' screeching cries are said to be so piercing and horrifying that they can drive a person to madness.

Offensive powers

  • Fear-inducing roar
    why

    The Harpies' screeching cries are said to be so piercing and horrifying that they can drive a person to madness.

Utility powers

  • Flight
    why

    Their ability to fly allows them to pursue their quarry relentlessly, making escape nearly impossible.

Roles

Judged from the works' own entries, not from the description. Carries: the figure holds the role. Meets: the role is in its stories, held by something it meets.