Erinyes

Definitions of Erinyes
  1. noun
    (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
    synonyms: Eumenides, Fury
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    mythical creature, mythical monster
    a monster renowned in folklore and myth
    types:
    Alecto
    one of the three Furies
    Megaera
    one of the three Furies
    Tisiphone
    one of the three Furies
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