erinyes

Speech parts

1. erinyes - Noun

3. Erinyes - Proper noun

Meaning

of Erinys

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fury eumenides lucifer satan imp scamp knave beast rogue ogre brute adversary dastard villain Furies
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Hyponyms

Alecto Megaera Tisiphone

Examples

Despite the verdict, the Erinyes threaten to torment all inhabitants of Athens and to poison the surrounding countryside. Source: Internet

He is asked to make an offering to the Erinyes and complies, having made his peace. Source: Internet

Description The Erinyes live in Erebus and are more ancient deities than any of the Olympians. Source: Internet

One of the most frequently repeated examples of ancient Greek literature featuring the Erinyes is found in examples that focus upon the Orestes myth. Source: Internet

Sophocles In Sophocles 's play, Oedipus at Colonus, it is significant that he comes to his final resting place in the grove dedicated to the Erinyes. Source: Internet

This mixture of bribes and veiled threats satisfies the Erinyes, who are then led by Athena in a procession to their new abode. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

eringoes erinite Erinome erinys eriobofuran Eriobotrya