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

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023

Before that, she had played 49 games over three seasons as a defender with the Toronto Furies of the now-defunct CWHL.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021

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

I lunged at him, but the Furies were fast.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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