~ Harpies ~ In Greek mythology, the harpies were sent by Zeus to torment King Phineas of Thrace as revenge. Phineas was blinded and stranded on an island with an abundance of food he could never eat, as the harpies constantly stole or spoiled it. Greek Creatures, Greek Mythological Creatures, Fantasy Creatures, Mythical Creatures, World Mythology, Greek And Roman Mythology, Greek Gods, Myths & Monsters, Sea Monsters