he Strix (Stryx) also known as Striga, Strigula and Strzyga was an evil bird of ill omen from Greek mythology. the evil strix was as well known in throughout Europe, as she is present in Roman mythology in which she was first mentioned as Strigula or striga in Latin. the story of The strix (stryx) was said to have originated in ancient Greek mythology where its name means 'Owl' and was from the tale of Polyphonte a woman who after despising the goddess Aphrodite, she would end up along with her sons Agrius and Oreius transformed into Vultures, the strix (stryx). the strix (stryx) man eating birth associated with witchcraft, witches, vampires and sometimes ghouls. the folklore and mythology of the evil bird, the strix (stryx) still has a place in today's culture as they are featured in movies related to vampires, evil witches, the witcher, dracula and vampires, the strix (stryx) or striga in the the originals, and vampire diaries.