erinyes

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Noun erinyes has 1 sense

Fury, Eumenides, Erinyes - (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
--₁ is a kind of mythical monster, mythical creature
--₁ has particulars: Alecto; Megaera; Tisiphone

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Term: Erinyes: Noun (Plural: Erinyes); Sense: Greek Mythology; Description: In Greek mythology, the Erinyes, also known as the Furies, were female deities of vengeance. They were personifications of guilt and punished those who had committed crimes, particularly against family members.; Sample Sentence: The Erinyes pursued Orestes relentlessly after he murdered his mother.
Term: Erinyes: Noun (Plural: Erinyes); Sense: Popular; Description: In popular culture, the term Erinyes is often used to refer to a group of avenging spirits or vigilantes seeking justice outside the legal system.; Sample Sentence: The show revolves around a band of Erinyes who take matters into their own hands to take down corrupt politicians.
Term: Erinyes: Noun (Plural: Erinyes); Sense: Local Meaning; Description: In local folklore, the term Erinyes may be used to denote mischievous spirits or invisible beings that are believed to cause trouble or accidents in a specific region.; Sample Sentence: The village elders warned us not to wander into the forest at night due to the presence of the Erinyes.