Veela are a race of semi-human, semi-magical hominids reminiscent of the Sirens and Furies of Greek mythology. Little is known about their biology; they appear to be young, beautiful human female caucasians. Their appearance and especially their dance are magically seductive to almost all male beings. Veela are thought to have their own type of magic which does not require a wand. When Veela are angry, however, they transform into something more like Harpies — their faces turn into cruel-beaked bird heads and long scaly wings burst from their shoulders, and they can launch balls of fire from their hands. Veela hair is a magical substance, suitable as a core for wand manufacture.