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{{hatnote|For the supposed leader of the Sons of the Harpy, see [[Harpy]]}}
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[[File:Juan Carlos Barquet Plaza of Pride Astapor.png|350px|thumb|right|Harpy in the [[Plaza of Pride]] in [[Astapor]] by Juan Carlos Barquet © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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[[File:Harpy astapor HBO.jpg|thumb|350px|right|The harpy of [[Astapor]]  in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
 
[[File:GhisHarpie.png|thumb|right|250px|Ghis emblem]]
 
[[File:GhisHarpie.png|thumb|right|250px|Ghis emblem]]
  
The '''harpy''' is a legendary female monster which has a woman's torso, the wings of a bat instead of arms, the legs of an eagle, and a scorpion's curled and venomous tail.  
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'''Harpies''' are legendary female monsters.{{ref|ACOK|23}}
==The harpy of symbol==
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The harpy is the symbol of the [[Ghiscari Empire|Old Ghiscari Empire]] and is as synonymous with the Ghiscari as the [[dragon]] is with the [[Valyrian Freehold|Valyrians]]. The harpy symbol still endures in [[Slaver's Bay]].  Many plazas in the cities of Slaver's Bay are dominated by huge bronze harpy statues.  
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==Culture==
===Harpies===
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:''See also: [[:Category:Images of the Harpy|Images of the Harpy]]''
* The harpy of Old [[Ghis]] - in the claws of the Ghiscari harpy rests a thunderbolt. {{Ref|aSoS|23}}  
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The harpy is said to have a woman's torso, the wings of a [[bat]] instead of arms, the legs of an eagle, and a scorpion's curled and venomous tail.{{ref|ASOS|23}} The harpy was the symbol of the [[Old Empire of Ghis]] and is as synonymous with the [[Ghiscari]] as the [[dragon]] is with the [[Valyrian Freehold]]. [[Harpy's gold]] is a plant found at [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|ASOS|57}}
* The harpy of [[Yunkai]] - her talons grasp a whip and an iron collar and has chains dangling in its claws.
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* The harpy of [[Astapor]] - a heavy chain dangling from her talons, an open manacle at either end.
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The harpy symbol still endures in [[Slaver's Bay]], and many plazas and gates in the [[Slaver Cities]] are dominated by huge harpy statues of bronze or clay.{{ref|ASOS|23}} Harpies also decorate the poles of Ghiscari silken pavilions.{{ref|ADWD|47}} A thunderbolt rested in the claws of the harpy of [[Old Ghis]].{{Ref|aSoS|23}} The harpy of [[Astapor]] has a heavy chain dangling from her talons, with an open manacle at either end.{{ref|ASOS|23}} The harpy of [[Yunkai]] has talons grasping a whip and an iron collar.{{ref|ASOS|42}} A harpy decorates the top of the [[Great Pyramid]] in [[Meereen]],{{ref|ASOS|57}} and the throne within is carved in the shape of a harpy.{{ref|ASOS|71}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Storm of Swords===
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
Outside of [[Meereen]] [[Daenerys Targaryen]] observes a towering bronze harpy at the top of the [[Great Pyramid]].  When he sees it Dany's [[sellsword]] [[Daario Naharis]] declares that the harpy is a craven thing. {{Ref|aSoS|57}} After the city is conquered Daenerys has the harpy torn down.
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After the [[siege of Meereen]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] has the harpy torn down from atop the [[Great Pyramid]].{{ref|ASOS|71}}
  
===A Dance with Dragons===
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
The [[Sons of the Harpy]] emerge and use the symbol of the harpy as thier calling card.  
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The so-called [[Sons of the Harpy]] oppose Daenerys's rule in [[Meereen]] and use the symbol of the harpy as their calling card.{{ref|ADWD|2}} [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] believes the assassins are led by the [[Harpy]], a secret general.{{ref|ADWD|30}}
  
[[Drogon]] takes to basking in the sun at the apex of the Great Pyramid where the harpy of Meereen once stood. When attempting to capture him Dany's men try three times to take him at the apex and three times they fail.  
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During one of Daenerys's audiences in the [[Great Pyramid]], a sculptor proposes to replace the head of the great bronze harpy in the [[Plaza of Purification]] with one cast in Daenerys's image. The queen denies him with as much courtesy as she can muster.{{ref|ADWD|2}} [[Drogon]] takes to basking in the sun at the apex of the Great Pyramid where the harpy of Meereen once stood. When attempting to capture the [[dragon]], Daenerys's men fail three times to take him at the apex.{{ref|ADWD|11}}
  
==See Also==
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One of the [[six sisters]], the trebuchets of [[Yunkai]] used at the [[second siege of Meereen]], is called the Harpy's Daughter.{{ref|ADWD|47}}
[[The Harpy]]
 
* The [[Sons of the Harpy]]
 
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{Quote|“We are the [[Ghiscari Empire|sons of the harpy]]."}} - [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
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{{Quote|[[Old Ghis]] ruled [[Old Empire of Ghis|an empire]] when the [[Valyria]]ns were still fucking sheep, and we are the sons of the harpy.{{Ref|aSoS|23}}|[[Kraznys mo Nakloz]] to [[Missandei]]}}
==References and Notes==
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{{quote|The harpy is a craven thing. She has a woman's heart and a chicken's legs. Small wonder her sons hide behind [[Slaver Cities|their walls]].{{ref|ASOS|57}}|[[Daario Naharis]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}
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{{quote|'''Qyburn''': The slave revolt in [[fall of Astapor|Astapor]] has spread to [[siege of Meereen|Meereen]], it would seem. Sailors off a dozen ships speak of [[dragon]]s ...<br>
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'''Cersei''': Harpies. It is harpies in Meereen.{{ref|AFFC|24}}|[[Qyburn]] and [[Cersei Lannister]]}}
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Latest revision as of 14:25, 7 September 2021

Harpy in the Plaza of Pride in Astapor by Juan Carlos Barquet © Fantasy Flight Games
The harpy of Astapor in Game of Thrones
Ghis emblem

Harpies are legendary female monsters.[1]

Culture

See also: Images of the Harpy

The harpy is said to have a woman's torso, the wings of a bat instead of arms, the legs of an eagle, and a scorpion's curled and venomous tail.[2] The harpy was the symbol of the Old Empire of Ghis and is as synonymous with the Ghiscari as the dragon is with the Valyrian Freehold. Harpy's gold is a plant found at Slaver's Bay.[3]

The harpy symbol still endures in Slaver's Bay, and many plazas and gates in the Slaver Cities are dominated by huge harpy statues of bronze or clay.[2] Harpies also decorate the poles of Ghiscari silken pavilions.[4] A thunderbolt rested in the claws of the harpy of Old Ghis.[2] The harpy of Astapor has a heavy chain dangling from her talons, with an open manacle at either end.[2] The harpy of Yunkai has talons grasping a whip and an iron collar.[5] A harpy decorates the top of the Great Pyramid in Meereen,[3] and the throne within is carved in the shape of a harpy.[6]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

After the siege of Meereen, Daenerys Targaryen has the harpy torn down from atop the Great Pyramid.[6]

A Dance with Dragons

The so-called Sons of the Harpy oppose Daenerys's rule in Meereen and use the symbol of the harpy as their calling card.[7] Skahaz mo Kandaq believes the assassins are led by the Harpy, a secret general.[8]

During one of Daenerys's audiences in the Great Pyramid, a sculptor proposes to replace the head of the great bronze harpy in the Plaza of Purification with one cast in Daenerys's image. The queen denies him with as much courtesy as she can muster.[7] Drogon takes to basking in the sun at the apex of the Great Pyramid where the harpy of Meereen once stood. When attempting to capture the dragon, Daenerys's men fail three times to take him at the apex.[9]

One of the six sisters, the trebuchets of Yunkai used at the second siege of Meereen, is called the Harpy's Daughter.[4]

Quotes

Old Ghis ruled an empire when the Valyrians were still fucking sheep, and we are the sons of the harpy.[2]

The harpy is a craven thing. She has a woman's heart and a chicken's legs. Small wonder her sons hide behind their walls.[3]

Qyburn: The slave revolt in Astapor has spread to Meereen, it would seem. Sailors off a dozen ships speak of dragons ...
Cersei: Harpies. It is harpies in Meereen.[10]

References