Furies
Publié le 22/02/2012
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(Furiae) Greek and Roman The Roman
common name, now used almost exclusively, for a
group of Greek goddesses of vengence. The proper
Greek name for these goddesses is Erinyes. They
were said by the poet Hesiod to be the daughters
of the Earth Mother, Gaia. They sprang from
the blood of Uranus. In other accounts, they were
the daughters of Nyx or of Erebus. Their numbers
varied but there were generally thought to be three
Furies: Alecto (She Who Rests Not), Megaera (Jealous
One), and Tisiphone (Avenger of Blood).
The Roman Furies were merciless avengers of
any crimes committed, especially those that involved
bloodshed in a family or among kin. It is said that
their punishment continued even after death and
descent into the Underworld.
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