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'''Erinyes''' are a group of primordial goddesses of vengeance in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. Their [[Rome|Roman]] counterpart is called the '''Dirae'''. | |||
According to the story, the Furies are older than the [[Twelve Gods|Olympians]], since they were born from the spilled blood of [[Uranus]].{{Fact|May 2019}} | |||
==Legacy== | |||
[[Demeter]], the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, once assumed the guise of a Fury due to the god [[Poseidon]]'s actions. This event was memorized as a [[Statue of Fury Demeter|monument]] on top of a hill in the [[Forest of Soron]] in [[Arkadia]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
During the 5th century BCE, a [[shipwreck]] located within the [[Korinthian Gulf]] bore the name of one of the Furies: [[Alekto Shipwreck|Alekto]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
In time, the term 'fury' came to denote a person, especially a woman, who was mad with anger.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Absolute Power]]</ref> <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' - [[Getting Ulloa's Attention]]</ref> <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' - [[Upton's Sorrow]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The term comes from Ancient Greek Ἐρῑνύες (''Erinúes''), which means 'Avengers'. Colloquially the name used tends to be ''Furies''. | *The term comes from Ancient Greek Ἐρῑνύες (''Erinúes''), which means 'Avengers'. Colloquially the name used tends to be ''Furies''. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Roman mythology]] | [[Category:Roman mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Greek deities]] | [[Category:Greek deities]] | ||
[[Category:Roman deities]] | [[Category:Roman deities]] | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 14 May 2019
Erinyes are a group of primordial goddesses of vengeance in Greek mythology. Their Roman counterpart is called the Dirae.
According to the story, the Furies are older than the Olympians, since they were born from the spilled blood of Uranus. [citation needed]
Legacy
Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, once assumed the guise of a Fury due to the god Poseidon's actions. This event was memorized as a monument on top of a hill in the Forest of Soron in Arkadia.[1]
During the 5th century BCE, a shipwreck located within the Korinthian Gulf bore the name of one of the Furies: Alekto.[1]
In time, the term 'fury' came to denote a person, especially a woman, who was mad with anger.[2] [3] [4]
Trivia
- The term comes from Ancient Greek Ἐρῑνύες (Erinúes), which means 'Avengers'. Colloquially the name used tends to be Furies.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)