Furies

British

/ ˈfjʊərɪz /

plural noun

Also called: Erinyes, Eumenides. classical myth the snake-haired goddesses of vengeance, usually three in number, who pursued unpunished criminals

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Furies Cultural

In classical mythology, hideous female monsters who relentlessly pursued evildoers.

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The former NHL executive recalled attending a Furies game where 86 tickets were sold at a time when the arena seated around 16,000.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2024

Not only is "Furies" action-packed but it also examines whta may turn a person to become a villain.

From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2023

People stopped to take pictures as the costumed runners — dozens of Furies and Warriors, as well as a scattering of Van Cortlandt Rangers, Lizzies and Turnbull AC’s — crowded into a parking lot.

From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2021

The mythical Furies terrified the people of ancient Greece and were meant to act as a deterrent against horrific crimes, such as murder.

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2021

Something had stopped Ares from killing me, and whatever could do that was a lot stronger than the Furies.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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