harpies

[US]/ˈhɑːpiːz/
[UK]/ˈhɑrpiːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a creature in Greek and Roman mythology that is part woman and part bird; a cruel and greedy woman – en mytologisk væsen i græsk og romersk mytologi, der er delvist kvinde og delvist fugl; en grusom og grisk kvinde.

Phrases & Collocations

angry harpies

vrede harpyer

harpies attack

harpyernes angreb

mythical harpies

mytiske harpyer

harpies' cry

harpyernes skrig

fierce harpies

farlige harpyer

harpies' nest

harpyernes rede

harpies' wings

harpyernes vinger

harpies' song

harpyernes sang

harpies' fury

harpyernes vrede

harpies' presence

harpyernes tilstedeværelse

Example Sentences

in mythology, harpies are known as winged spirits.

I mytologien er harpyerne kendt som vingede ånder.

harpies often symbolize the destructive aspects of nature.

Harpyerne symboliserer ofte naturens destruktive aspekter.

the harpies swooped down from the mountains.

Harpyerne styrtede ned fra bjergene.

in literature, harpies are often depicted as vengeful creatures.

I litteraturen fremstilles harpyerne ofte som hævngerrige væsener.

in the story, the hero fought against the harpies.

I historien kæmpede helten mod harpyerne.

harpies are said to steal food from unsuspecting travelers.

Det siges, at harpyerne stjæler mad fra uvidende rejsende.

the legend of harpies has fascinated many cultures.

Legenden om harpyerne har fascineret mange kulturer.

some tales describe harpies as beautiful yet dangerous.

Nogle fortællinger beskriver harpyerne som smukke, men farlige.

harpies are often associated with storms and winds.

Harpyerne er ofte forbundet med storme og vinde.

in ancient art, harpies are frequently illustrated in battle.

I antiken kunst afbildes harpyerne ofte i kamp.

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