Sirin – Anna Schill
Acry auf Leinwand 120x160cm - 2022
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Sirin – The Mythical Bird-Woman
Origin:
Sirin comes from Eastern Slavic mythology, but her image was influenced by Greek myths, especially the Sirens—creatures who lured sailors to their doom with beautiful songs.
Appearance:
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Head and chest of a beautiful woman (often with a halo, like a saint)
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Body of a large bird, usually an owl or falcon
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Often depicted in old Russian icons and manuscripts, especially between the 9th and 17th centuries.
Behavior in Myths:
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Sirin would sing hauntingly beautiful songs that no human could resist.
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People who heard her voice were either driven mad, followed her to their death, or, in some versions, died from the beauty of her song.
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In later legends, Sirin was seen more positively—as a symbol of heavenly joy and divine harmony. Her song was said to be heard only by the pure-hearted or saints.
Sirin vs. Alkonost
She is often paired with Alkonost, another mythical bird-woman:
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Sirin represents heavenly or spiritual ecstasy, but also danger if misunderstood.
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Alkonost brings happiness and hope, singing songs of love and joy.
They were sometimes seen as guardians of paradise, flying between worlds.
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