Hard questions
This was the name of the epic poem that Homer wrote which included the names of some Harpies.
The Odyssey.
Their ability was to do what?
Manipulate the wind; have control over the wind.
Harpies' appearance can be described in some cases as what type of spirits?
Wind spirits.
Jason was set out to find this item.
The golden fleece.
true or false: Harpies were female winged creatures.
True: They were female
This person was the hero of Argonautica
Harpies name can mean this.
Snatchers
In one identification, Harpies were know as half-women half....?
Half-women and half-bird
This is one of the most well known stories concerning Harpies.
The legend of Jason and the Argonauts
true or false: Harpies parents were Thaumas and Oceanid Electra
True!
What were the names of the Harpies mentioned in The Odyssey? Name at least two of the three.
Mentioned by Homer: Podarge (Swiftfoot)
Mentioned by Hesiod: Aello and Okypete (Stormswift and Swiftwing).
Harpies would do what with their touch?
Leave the thing touched with a filthy stench. Food wise, it would be inedible.
Greek poet Hesiod described Harpies as having a lovely feature. What is that feature?
Lovely hair
In the second story, it takes place after what event happening?
After the Harpies were forced away, or killed, from harassing King Phineus.
True or false: Sea god Thaumas's name could mean "sparkling light produced by electricity"
False! Thats what Elektra's name related to.