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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

Some people were wearing pinstripes, sure, but that’s because they were dressed up as characters from a fictional gang called the Baseball Furies.

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

He looked up at the Furies and took a deep breath.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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