Harpies

Harpies are wind spirits of sudden and sharp gusts of wind. They were commonly known to serve Zeus and snatch up people and things from the earth. Harpies are depicted as winged woman or, women with the lower body of a bird, and ugly sometimes ugly faces. One time some Harpies were sent by Zeus to terrorize King Phineus of Thrake for spilling the gods's secrets. Whenever any food would get near King Phineus the Harpies would snatch it up not leaving a single crumb, leaving King Phineus to starve.