Erinyes

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐρῑνύες (Erīnúes, literally “Avengers”), Furies.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪˈɹɪniˌiːz/

Proper noun

Erinyes (singular Erinys)

  1. (Greek mythology) The goddesses of vengeance; they were also known to accompany Nemesis. Their Roman counterparts were the Dirae.
    Synonym: Furies
    Hyponyms: Alecto, Megaera, Tisiphone
    Coordinate term: Dirae

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