they could either be the Sirens or the Furies this is much debate on this topic still
In heraldry they are depicted as an eagle with the head of a woman. If you look at the coat of arms of Liechtenstein, you'll see a harpy on the right hand side, bottom panel.
The scientific name is Harpia harpyja.
The scientific name is Harpia harpyja.
Harpy Eagle
harpyia was the ancient greek word for a snatcher or snatchers & it probably came from harpazein meaning to snatch
Today, "harpy" primarily refers to a mythical creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as a winged spirit known for stealing and carrying away individuals. In modern contexts, the term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person—usually a woman—who is perceived as aggressive or malicious. Additionally, "Harpy" is the name of various contemporary media, including video games and literature, and can also refer to software or technology products, depending on the context.
Harpy eagles have no predators.
Harpy eats harpily!
A harpy was a rapacious monster in Greek and Roman mythology which had the head and body of a woman and wings and talons, or was a bird of prey with a woman's face.Nice!It is actually unknown. A *Harpy* is a wierd greek and roman creature, yes, but a half-woman half-eagle is not a Harpy. Or at least not the Greek and Roman Harpy. There is another spelling of Harpy. It is: *Harpie*This is most likely the most logical answer for the question. Since it is not actually a defined word (Harpy= greek and roman), we can create or mold this word into a new definition :D*Harpie*: A half-female half-bird creature. Can be any type of bird, but most common is an eagle. Any other type of bird mix is extremely rare. Human female body, except for the wings, elf like ears, black eyes, claws, eagle like feet (claw in the heel, 2 "toe like" things with claws), and fangs. There is a very close picture of this Harpie or half-eagle half-woman. It is at...Ricillustrations.com.The picture is called "Tug-A-War"It is in the "Graphites" section.
The Harpy Eagle
The ISBN of Harpy Thyme is 0312853904.
The Harpies aren't associated with a specific god in Greek mythology. They were the daughters of Thaumus and Electra, and only seem to exist as a pestilence to Phineas, the prophetic king of Thrace.