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They were born, daughters of the river god Achelous - or the sea god Phorcus- and Sterope/Terpsichore/Melpomene /Calliope/Gaea.

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Q: Where did sirens in greek mythology come from?
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How were the sirens in greek mythology worshipped?

The sirens in Greek mythology were half woman half bird monsters that sang sweet songs to sailors that made them forget everything and crash their ships. No, they were not worshipped.


Did the sirens in greek mythology eat the sailers?

No, only drowned them by their song.


Do sirens how mother Greek mythology?

The sirens were the daughter of the river God,Achelous. The mothers name was never mentioned.


Who were the sirens married to?

No individual siren of Greek myth was married.


Why did sailors fear the siren in greek mythology?

the sailors feared the sirens because the song that the sirens were singing was leading them to their death.


How do the sirens die in Greek mythology?

Hermes tricked the sirens into eating themself by painting them to look like humans why they were sleeping.


In Greek mythology were the Sirens beautiful or ugly?

They were hideous! Only their singing was pretty.


What is the symbol for the Sirens of Greek mythology?

Symbol of the dangers of the sea to the unwary sailor.


What culture did sirens come from?

Its more of Maritime folklore or mythology.


When were sirens first mentioned in history?

Sirens were deities of Greek Mythology - first written of by Homer in around 850 BC or 12th Century BC.


Who killed the sirens?

It has not been noted whether or not anybody out right killed the Sirens of Greek mythology. However, it is said that Sirens die whenever someone escapes their song which was done by Odysseus and his crew.


Did the sirens in greek mythology have children?

Yes, in Greek mythology, the sirens did not have children. They were often depicted as beautiful but dangerous creatures who lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting voices.