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erinyes

/ɪˈrɪn.i.iːz/

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noun

/ɪˈrɪn.i.iːz/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное из классической мифологии, относящееся к трём отвратительным богиням со змеями вместо волос, которые преследовали и наказывали преступников, избежавших правосудия.

A proper noun from classical mythology referring to the three hideous, snake-haired goddesses who pursued and punished criminals who had escaped justice.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mythological avengersC2formal

    In classical mythology, terrifying female deities with snakes for hair, typically three in number, who relentlessly pursued and punished those who committed crimes, especially against family or the gods.

    ruМифологические мстительницы

    • The Erinyes haunted Orestes for killing his mother.
    • In ancient stories, the Erinyes were feared for their merciless pursuit of wrongdoers.
    • The three Erinyes were often depicted with bloodshot eyes and snakes entwined in their hair.

    Synonymseumenides

Forms
  • erinyes plural form
  • erinyes' possessive plural form
  • erinyes' possessive singular form