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Erinyes

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Erinyes

In Greek mythology, another name for the Furies, spirits of vengeance, principally of murder within the family, but also of other breaches of the natural order.



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Not only will he deal rigorously with me, but heaven will also punish me; for my mother when she leaves the house will call on the Erinyes to avenge her; besides, it would not be a creditable thing to do, and I will have nothing to say to it.
On a fifth day, they say, the Erinyes assisted at the birth of Horcus (Oath) whom Eris (Strife) bare to trouble the forsworn.
Her action is too capricious, as though the Erinyes selected for punishment only certain men and certain sins.
 
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