Furies (Furiae) Greek and Roman The Roman common name, now used almost exclusively, for a group of Greek goddesses of vengence.
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Furies (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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