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  1. Jul 12, 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.

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    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.

  3. Mar 9, 2023 · The Erinyes, also known as the Furies or Eumenides, were ancient deities who punished crimes against family and blood-guilt. Learn about their origin, names, attributes, functions, and iconography in this comprehensive article.

  4. 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.

    • Vengeance, retribution
    • Alecto, Megaera, Tisiphone
    • Hades
    • Gaea and the blood of Uranus
  5. Furies is a TV series set in Paris's criminal underworld, where Lyna meets the enigmatic and brutal Furie, the boss of this hazardous environment. The series features guns, gangs, mystery and a female protagonist, and is available on Netflix from March 2024.

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  6. Learn about the Erinyes, also known as the Furies, the Greek goddesses of retribution and vengeance. Find out their origin, symbols, punishments, myths, and role in the trial of Orestes.

  7. Jan 13, 2024 · The Furies, or Erinyes, are the personifications of justice and punishment in Greek mythology. They are born from the blood of Uranus and pursue those who violate moral and familial norms, such as murder, oath-breaking, and wrath.