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Erinyes (ērĭn`ē-ēz): see Furies Furies or Erinyes (ērĭn`ē-ēz) ..... Click the link for more information. . Erinyes (the Furies) angry and avenging deities who pursue evil-doers. [Gk. Myth.: Leach, 347] See : Anger Erinyes (Furies) three sisters who tormented those guilty of blood crimes, driving them mad. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 320] See : Madness Erinyes (Furies) three sisters who pursue those guilty of blood crimes and drive them mad. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 320] See : Punishment How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. On a fifth day, they say, the Erinyes assisted at the birth of Horcus (Oath) whom Eris (Strife) bare to trouble the forsworn. Her action is too capricious, as though the Erinyes selected for punishment only certain men and certain sins. |
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