~ * 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)
Krid
great fantasy character and scene with excellent texture and pose
xeniaghost
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!
ChristineG
wow excellent colors/lights. her skin is awesome... amazing picture.. V Z
Stormbreaker
It does look right out of mythology, well done!!! ^_^
Artzy
Awesome Indeed!
awadissk
Excellent image, very nicely done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
visualgirl
Wow! Just amazing, Ori!
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW....!!! Absolutamente splendido e molto creativo lavoro Orietta....!!! V
ilona
Unbelievable.. amazing.. wonderful image Ori! You outdid yourself!
Irish
An absolutely stunning image!!! BRAVO!!!!
Forevernyt
Hmm, this one seems to be right up my alley!! Awesome character, reminds me of the 1970's Gargoyles movie. Excellent work!
Vampir3Princess
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!
Solomen
Very interesting pic with a great backstory ;D
cherish1701
wow this is sooo cool VOTE
sputter
Very dark and sinister-looking! I really like that cool background grate--the stone texture is excellent!
Turtle
Your so Creative. Wonderful.
calum5
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
XxDarkMessiahxX
Wow, the time and effort that must have been put into this was well worth it. Excellent image.
DARKSCORN
wow fantastic render. very COOL!!! :o) v
Wylder
Incredible artwork, Hon! This is absolutely sensational!!! hugs Ish
EmeraldSpider
Fabulous dark and brooding image, Excellent postwork anf composition. Superb!!
loba73
Awesome Image!!! Love the details and colors, Fantastic Work!! =0)
Shardz
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!!
PatraGr338
Excellent lighting, Superb Render
Izabela
WOW! Excellent rendering.
Lord_of_Pork
Ach! Das ist mir wundersch!
Nuria
terrifying and brilliant image.
lwanmtr
Great image :)