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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'''.
'''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 Olympians|Olympians]], since they were born from the spilled blood of {{Wiki|Uranus}}.
According to the story, the Furies are older than the [[Twelve Gods|Olympians]], since they were born from the spilled blood of [[Uranus]].


==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''.
*During the 5th century BCE, a [[shipwreck]] located within the [[Korinthian Gulf]] bore the name of one of the Furies: [[Alekto Shipwreck|Alekto]].
*During the 5th century BCE a [[shipwreck]] located within the [[Korinthian Gulf]] bore the name of one of the Furies: [[Alekto Shipwreck|Alekto]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==

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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.

Trivia

  • The term comes from Ancient Greek Ἐρῑνύες (Erinúes), which means 'Avengers'. Colloquially the name used tends to be Furies.
  • During the 5th century BCE a shipwreck located within the Korinthian Gulf bore the name of one of the Furies: Alekto.

Appearance

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