These creatures were frequently used as tomb figures by the Greeks, and were probably thought of as wind spirits.
These creatures were frequently used as tomb figures by the Greeks, and were probably thought of as wind spirits. Named examples in classical literature include Okypete, Celaeno, Aello, and Podarge, and before settling on the Strophades they were sent to punish King Phineus for his ill-treatment of his children, but were driven off by Boreas' sons Calais and Zetes. FTP, name these loathsome birds with the faces of old women who plagued Jason and the Argonauts.
These creatures were frequently used as tomb figures by the Greeks, and were probably thought of as wind spirits.
Harpies