Tisiphone (Noun)
Meaning
One of the three Furies.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Furies, particularly Tisiphone, sought revenge on those who had broken the laws of the gods.
- In ancient Greek mythology, Tisiphone was known as the most violent of the three Furies.
- Alecto and Megaera accompanied Tisiphone in tormenting those who committed unforgivable crimes.
- As the punisher of murder, Tisiphone often carried a torch to symbolize her power and vengeance.
- The role of Tisiphone as an instrument of divine justice inspired both fear and awe in ancient Greek culture.