Harpy

Harpies (meaning "snatcher") are winged spirits of sharp wind. They are known as the hounds of Zeus. Sudden, mysterious disappearances are often attributed to harpies.
== History ==
Harpies are daughters of minor sea god Thauma and Oceanid Electra. They are sisters of the Greek goddess of rainbows, Iris. A harpy was known as the mother of Zephyros the west wind.
The harpies were once sent by Zeus to plague King Phineas of Thrace (a son of Neptune) as punishment for revealing the secrets of the gods through prophecies. Whenever a plate of food was set before him, the Harpies would swoop down and snatch it away, befouling any scraps left behind. When the Argonauts came to visit, the winged Boreads Calais and Zethes gave chase and pursued the Harpies to the Strophades Islands, where their sister Iris commanded them to turn back and leave the storm spirits unharmed.
== Abilities ==
* Aerokinesis: Harpies can control and manipulate the air. They create sudden, sharp gusts of wind, capable to snatch away people and things from the earth.
* Flight: Harpies are able to fly with their wings.
* Fire Immunity: Like Cyclops, harpies are immune to lava and fire.
== Known Harpies ==
* Name
== Trivia ==
* The literal meaning of the "Harpies" seems to be "that which snatches."
* The American Harpy Eagle is a bird named after them.
* Ella has said that cinnamon is good for harpies.
Category:Harpy
Category:Minor Goddesses