Where did the harpy come from?

In Greek mythology, harpies are depicted as winged spirits often associated with storm winds and are considered to be the personifications of sudden, violent winds. They are typically described as having the faces of women and the bodies of birds. The harpies are said to have emerged from the primordial beings known as the storm deities. Over time, they became known for stealing away people and things, particularly in the tales of the Argonauts and other myths.