Erinyes (Noun)
Meaning
(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Erinyes were believed to be vengeful spirits who tormented the wicked, driving them to madness and despair with their relentless pursuit.
- According to legend, Orestes was relentlessly pursued by the Erinyes after he killed his mother, Clytemnestra, as an act of revenge for her role in his father's murder.
- In classical mythology, the Erinyes were often depicted as female spirits of vengeance, characterized by their snake-like hair and avenging the crimes of mortals.
- The Furies, also known as the Erinyes, were a fundamental part of ancient Greek mythology, representing the consequences of breaking societal norms and laws.
- In various classical mythological stories, the Erinyes would relentlessly torment and punish those who committed crimes against the natural order or the gods.