Harpies (姑獲鳥(ハーピー)) are intermediate level demons that are not affiliated with any of the Demon Kings.
Overview[]
Harpies possess the corpses of women who died in childbirth. They will eat just about anything, but prefer small children.[1] They appear as large, vulture-like birds with humanoid heads and breasts.[2] They seem to appear in flocks numbering in the dozens.[3]
Powers and Abilities[]
Flight: Harpies have shown the capacity for flight using their wings.[4]
Trivia[]
- Harpies take their name and appearance from the creature of the same name in Greek and Roman mythology.
- The Kanji of their name references the Ubume of Japanese myth.
References[]
- ↑ Blue Exorcist Manga: Volume 28, Illustrated Guide to Demons, File 64
- ↑ Blue Exorcist Manga: Chapter 99A, Page 14
- ↑ Blue Exorcist Manga: Chapter 99A, Page 13
- ↑ Blue Exorcist Manga: Chapter 99A, Page 13-14