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The original Sirens of Greek mythology weren’t fish-tailed mermaids at all!
Sirens were depicted as bird-like creatures with the heads of women, often with feathered wings and clawed feet. These eerie beings were said to perch on rocky shores, using their hypnotic songs to lure sailors to their doom.
So where did the idea of mermaid-like Sirens come from?
Over time, as myths traveled and evolved, Sirens became mixed up with mermaids, particularly during the medieval and Renaissance periods when artists and storytellers reshaped their image. This shift was likely influenced by the association of both creatures with the sea and their alluring, mysterious nature.16Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0WmGTrvrGh
But in the oldest Greek stories, Sirens weren’t just pretty sea-dwellers—they were terrifying bird women, linked more closely to the underworld than to ocean waves!16Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ZR4P6UiHv
So is it wrong to depict them as mermaids?16Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQ0UDbJdZo
Nope!🤗
If you want to stay true to ancient mythology, depicting Sirens as bird-women is more accurate. But if you prefer the more modern mermaid version, that’s fine too—it’s just a different take on the myth! After all, Mythology/Mythos😉 is always shifting and adapting with culture.
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