Aeneas encounters the Harpies from "summary" of Aeneid by Virgil,Frederick Ahl
Aeneas and his men sailed to the Strophades, islands inhabited by the Harpies, foul creatures with the faces of virgins and the bodies of birds. The Trojans were weary and hungry after their long journey, so they hunted for food on the island. However, as soon as they set up their cooking pots and started to feast on their catch, the Harpies swooped down and polluted the food with their foul stench, leaving behind nothing but a disgusting smell. Aeneas, angered by the Harpies' actions, knew that they were cursed creatures and vowed to rid his men of their torment. The Trojans prepared to battle the Harpies, but suddenly, the seer Misenus intervened and asked Aeneas not to harm the creatures. He explained that the Harpies were prophetic beings who foretold the Trojans' future and warned them of the trials t...
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