Alkonost (Alkonst, Alkonos; distorted. Other. Russian. Akion is a bird from the Greek. Ἀλκυών - “kingfisher”) - in Russian art and legends a bird of paradise with the head and hands of a virgin. Often mentioned and depicted along with another bird of paradise, the Sirin.
Syrin (dr. Russian. Sirin, from the Greek. Σειρῆνες - "sirens") - in ancient Russian art and legends a bird of paradise with the head of a virgin . It is believed that Sirin is a Slavic image of Greek sirens [3]. It is often depicted along with another bird of paradise, Alkonost , but the head of Sirin is sometimes uncovered, and a halo is located around it.
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Chars Memmy and MIley ©
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Category Artwork (Digital) / Fantasy
Species Unspecified / Any
Gender Multiple characters
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