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Erinyes

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E·rin·y·es  (-rn-z)
pl.n. Greek Mythology
The Furies.
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Noun1.Erinyes - (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
Eumenides, Fury
classical mythology - the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks
Alecto - one of the three Furies
Megaera - one of the three Furies
Tisiphone - one of the three Furies


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Not only will he deal rigorously with me, but heaven will also punish me; for my mother when she leaves the house will call on the Erinyes to avenge her; besides, it would not be a creditable thing to do, and I will have nothing to say to it.
The Odyssey by Homer View in context
On a fifth day, they say, the Erinyes assisted at the birth of Horcus (Oath) whom Eris (Strife) bare to trouble the forsworn.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
Her action is too capricious, as though the Erinyes selected for punishment only certain men and certain sins.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
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