~ * IN THE DEEP OF TARTARUS ~ * by luciferino
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Harpy
In Greek mythology, the Harpies ("snatchers") were beautiful winged women best known for constantly stealing all food from Phineas before he could eat any of it, enforcing a punishment declared by Zeus. This led them into conflict with the Argonauts. In later traditions they were transformed into winged hags with sharp bird-talons, which is how they are popularly known.
Mythology
The Harpies were sisters of Iris, daughters of Electra and Thaumas. Hesiod (Theogony) calls them two "lovely-haired" creatures.
Phineas, a king of Thrace, had the gift of prophesy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much, punished him by putting him on an island with a buffet of food which he could never eat. The Harpies always arrived and stole the food out of his hands right before he could satisfy his hunger. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts. The Boreads, who also could fly, succeeded in driving the Harpies away but did not kill them, as a request from the goddess of the rainbow, Iris, who promised that Phineas would not be bothered by the Harpies again. Thankful for their help, Phineas told the Argonauts how to pass the Symplegades. (Ovid XIII, 710; Virgil III, 211, 245).The basic version of this myth, as it was retold, added details not found in earlier versions: namely, that the Harpies did not just take the food away but befouled it so it was inedible. They were soon thought as as spreaders of filth and disease, gaining their more famous monstrous appearance as well.In this form they were agents of punishment who abducted people and tortured them on their way to Tartarus. They were vicious, cruel and violent. They lived on Strophades. They were usually seen as the personifications of the destructive nature of wind. The Harpies in this tradition, now thought of as three sisters instead of the original two, were: Aello ("storm swift"), Celaeno ("the dark")
Comments (58)
great fantasy character and scene with excellent texture and pose
Fantastic character and amazing composition and pose! The mythology is fascinating too and the way you've brought the story to life is superb! Excellent work!
wow excellent colors/lights. her skin is awesome... amazing picture.. V Z
It does look right out of mythology, well done!!! ^_^
Awesome Indeed!
Excellent image, very nicely done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! Just amazing, Ori!
WoW....!!! Absolutamente splendido e molto creativo lavoro Orietta....!!! V
Unbelievable.. amazing.. wonderful image Ori! You outdid yourself!
An absolutely stunning image!!! BRAVO!!!!
Hmm, this one seems to be right up my alley!! Awesome character, reminds me of the 1970's Gargoyles movie. Excellent work!
WOWWWW! This is so AMAZING! I love it!! I ran out of words when I saw it! this could be the perfect cover of a rock disc!! WOW! I'm in awe Ori!! Thanks for making Jartnia look so SUPERB!! Love Ya!
Very interesting pic with a great backstory ;D
wow this is sooo cool VOTE
Very dark and sinister-looking! I really like that cool background grate--the stone texture is excellent!
Your so Creative. Wonderful.
Amazing creation Ori,thats quite a charcter and the composition is adorable.I just enjoy your work so much.Take care sweety,luv cal hk
Wow, the time and effort that must have been put into this was well worth it. Excellent image.
wow fantastic render. very COOL!!! :o) v
Incredible artwork, Hon! This is absolutely sensational!!! hugs Ish
Fabulous dark and brooding image, Excellent postwork anf composition. Superb!!
Awesome Image!!! Love the details and colors, Fantastic Work!! =0)
Absolutely masterful artwork and your words and information are quite wonderful! I really love Greek mythology and this image is so well done and perfect to the context!! Outstanding artwork!!
Excellent lighting, Superb Render
WOW! Excellent rendering.
Ach! Das ist mir wundersch!
terrifying and brilliant image.
Great image :)