Harpy

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A harpy is a winged creature in the Greco-Roman mythologies, especially in works attributed to Homer.

Mythology

According to a story, two members of the Argonauts visited the island of Kephallonia to pray at a local temenos dedicated to the god Zeus for strength to battle the harpies.

History

During the Seven Years' War in the 18th century, the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac obtained a figurehead called "Harpy skull" for his ship Morrigan. The figurehead was considered to be a standard symbol of elite warships.

Behind the scenes

Despite similar descriptions, the harpies and the sirens of Greek mythology are two different, distinct species of creatures.

The term 'harpy' has come to denote a 'nasty, quarrelsome woman'.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
• Assassin's Creed: Rogue (figurehead only)