erinyes

• Nom propre de la mythologie classique désignant trois déesses vengeresses aux cheveux de serpents, qui poursuivaient et punissaient les criminels ayant échappé à la justice.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

   Érinyes (Erinyes)

   • 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.

   Synonymeseumenides