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May 31, 2024 · Furies, in Greco-Roman mythology, the chthonic goddesses of vengeance. They were probably personified curses, but possibly they were originally conceived of as ghosts of the murdered. They lived in the underworld and ascended to earth to pursue the wicked.
Erinys / ɪ ˈ r ɪ n ɪ s, ɪ ˈ r aɪ n ɪ s / ih-RIN-iss, ih-RY-niss; Ancient Greek: Ἐρινύες, pl. of Ἐρινύς), also known as the Eumenides (commonly known in English as the Furies), are chthonic goddesses of vengeance in ancient Greek religion and mythology.
Mar 9, 2023 · The Erinyes (“Furies”) were terrifying sisters who acted as goddesses of vengeance and retribution. From their grim home in the Underworld, the Erinyes punished crimes that violated the natural order—especially offenses against family members.
The Erinyes (Furies) were the three ancient Greek goddesses of vengeance and retribution who punished men for crimes against the natural order. They were particularly concerned with homicide, unfilial conduct, offenses against the gods, and perjury.
Jul 22, 2020 · The Erinyes, often called the Furies in English, were most concerned with punishing those who violated natural law. As defined by the Greeks, natural laws were mandates of the gods that covered everything from filial piety to keeping oaths.
Furies: Created by Jean-Yves Arnaud, Yoann Legave. With Lina El Arabi, Marina Foïs, Steve Tientcheu, Quentin Faure. A dive into Paris's criminal underworld, where Lyna meets the enigmatic and brutal Furie, the boss of this hazardous environment.
The Erinyes, also spelled Erinys, were three Greek goddesses commonly referred to as the Furies. They were goddesses of retribution and vengeance whose job was to punish men who committed heinous crimes.
