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Today, we're looking at the less fashionable side of this partnership and focussing our attention on the creatures that mortals feared and heroes vanquished. Does your gaze turn others to stone? Do you prefer ignorance or vengeance? Have any wings? Take this short quiz to find out which mythological creature or being you would have been in the ancient world.
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The Harpies are old women-bird creatures with such a vile odor one can’t help retching. Their screech can rupture ear drums and cause madness. If one is near Harpies for any length of time, it is possible to freeze out of fear. They work for Narciss, running the Diamond Mine in the Solimon Mountains. All over Dracwald, children of all ages go missing daily. If one looks in the mine, one might know where the kids are and why-which agrees with the original meaning “snatchers”. Continue reading →
