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Harpy    
n. 残酷贪婪的人,鸟身女妖

残酷贪婪的人,鸟身女妖

harpy
n 1: a malicious woman with a fierce temper [synonym: {vixen},
{harpy}, {hellcat}]
2: (Greek mythology) vicious winged monster; often depicted as a
bird with the head of a woman
3: any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene
distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes
[synonym: {harpy}, {harpy bat}, {tube-nosed bat}, {tube-nosed
fruit bat}]
4: large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America [synonym:
{harpy}, {harpy eagle}, {Harpia harpyja}]

Harpy \Har"py\ (h[aum]r"p[y^]), n.; pl. {Harpies} (-p[i^]z). [F.
harpie, L. harpyia, Gr. "a`rpyia, from the root of "arpa`zein
to snatch, to seize. Cf. {Rapacious}.]
1. (Gr. Myth.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and
filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a
vulture, with long claws, and the face pale with hunger.
Some writers mention two, others three.
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Both table and provisions vanished quite.
With sound of harpies' wings and talons heard.
--Milton.
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2. One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.
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The harpies about all pocket the pool. --Goldsmith.
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3. (Zool.)
(a) The European moor buzzard or marsh harrier ({Circus
[ae]ruginosus}).
(b) A large and powerful, double-crested, short-winged
American eagle ({Thrasa["e]tus harpyia}). It ranges
from Texas to Brazil.
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{Harpy bat} (Zool.)
(a) An East Indian fruit bat of the genus {Harpyia} (esp.
{Harpyia cephalotes}), having prominent, tubular
nostrils.
(b) A small, insectivorous Indian bat ({Harpiocephalus
harpia}).

{Harpy fly} (Zool.), the house fly.
[1913 Webster] Harquebus


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  • Harpy - Wikipedia
    A medieval depiction of a harpy as a bird-woman The most celebrated story in which the harpies play a part is that of King Phineus of Thrace, who was given the gift of prophecy by Zeus
  • HARPY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of HARPY is a foul malign creature in Greek mythology that is part woman and part bird
  • Harpy | Greek Mythology, Meaning Symbolism | Britannica
    Harpy, in Greco-Roman classical mythology, a fabulous creature, probably a wind spirit The presence of harpies as tomb figures, however, makes it possible that they were also conceived of as ghosts
  • Harpy - World History Encyclopedia
    A harpy, also known as a harpyia (pl harpyiai), is a part-bird, part-woman monster in Greek mythology Known as the 'Hounds of Zeus,' they were the personification of storm winds and were under the command of Zeus, who would send them out during storms to do his bidding
  • The Harpy: A Complete Guide to the Bird Women of Myth (2023)
    As a monster, the harpy was the embodiment of storm winds Specifically, they were the daimones, or spirits, of sudden gusts and sharp blasts of wind They moved at high speed and seemed to come out of nowhere, just like the winds they represented
  • Harpy – Mythos Anthology
    The harpy, a fierce and fearsome creature from Greek mythology, is often depicted as a winged spirit, half-human and half-bird Its name, derived from the Greek word harpazein, means “to snatch,” which perfectly encapsulates the role these creatures played in ancient myths
  • The Harpies: A Study of Their Mythical Powers and Abilities
    The roots of the Harpy myth lie firmly in Greek mythology, where they first appeared in the works of poets like Homer and Hesiod Over time, their image evolved, transitioning from malevolent spirits to more complex characters with varying roles in different myths
  • The Evolution of the Harpy Legend Through Ancient Texts
    The harpy, a creature steeped in myth and legend, has captured the imagination of many across centuries and cultures Originating from ancient civilizations, these winged beings are often depicted as both beautiful and terrifying, serving as a bridge between the mortal realm and the divine
  • harpy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    Definition of harpy noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • Harpy - Mythical Creatures Beasts
    In the annals of ancient storytelling, the Harpy stands out as one of the most fearsome and unsettling figures Often depicted as part woman and part bird, these beings were neither entirely divine nor purely monstrous





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