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Archaic perfume vase in the shape of a siren, c. 540 BC The etymology of the name is contested. Robert S. P. Beekes has suggested a Pre-Greek origin. [5] Others connect the name to σειρά (seirá, "rope, cord") and εἴρω (eírō, "to tie, join, fasten"), resulting in the meaning "binder, entangler", [6] [better source needed] i.e. one who binds or entangles through magic song.
In addition, Parthenope has served as the inspiration for a number of other works, such as Manuel de Zumaya's Partenope and the ancient Greek novel Mētiokhos kai Parthenopē. [15] Also, several operas based on the myth of Parthenope were composed on the 18th century by Sarro (1722), Vinci (1725), Handel (1730), Vivaldi (1738) and Hasse (1767).
According to the Roman poets Virgil (Aeneid, 5.864) and Ovid, the Sirenum Scopuli were three small rocky islands where the sirens of Greek mythology lived and lured sailors to their deaths. "The Sirenum Scopuli are sharp rocks that stand about a stone's throw from the south side of the island" of Capri , was Joseph Addison 's confident ...
In Greek mythology, Pisinoe or Peisinoe (Ancient Greek: Πεισινόη, romanized: Peisinóē, lit. 'affecting-the-mind', from peisis and noos) may refer to two individuals: Pisinoe, also called Peisithoe (Πεισιθόη), one of the Sirens.
Articles relating to the Sirens and their depictions. The Sirens were dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. It is also said that they can even charm the winds. Roman poets placed them on some small islands called Sirenum scopuli.
In Greek mythology, Parthenope (Ancient Greek: Παρθενόπη means "maiden-voiced") may refer to the following personages: Parthenope, mother of Europa and Thraike by Oceanus, Titan of the great world-encircling river. [1] Parthenope, one of the Sirens. [2] Parthenope, an Arcadian princess as daughter of King Stymphalus.
In Greek mythology, Leucosia (Ancient Greek: Λευκωσία, romanized: Leukōsía, lit. 'white-stuff', from λευκή, leukḗ, 'white') was one of the Sirens. She was the daughter of the river-god Achelous and the Muse Melpomene [1] or her sister Terpsichore. [2] Leucosia's sisters were Parthenope and Ligeia.
In Greek mythology, Thelxinoë / θ ɛ l k ˈ s ɪ n oʊ. iː / [1] (Ancient Greek: Θελξινόη, romanized: Thelxinóē; English translation: "mind charming") was a name attributed to four individuals. Thelxinoë, one of the sirens. Also known as Thelxiope or Thelxiepia. [2] Thelxinoë, one of the four later recognized muses in Greek tradition