Furies
The Erinyes, also known as the Furies, weren’t mere goddesses; they were the embodiment of vengeance. These fearsome figures relentlessly pursued those who committed crimes against the natural order. Homicide, disrespect for one’s parents, offenses against the gods, and perjury – all fell under their unforgiving gaze. No act that disrupted the cosmic balance could escape their wrath.
Residence: The Underworld
Symbols: Viper and screech owl
Parents: Gaia
Roman equivalent: Furiae
In the unforgiving world of Greek mythology, victims seeking vengeance could call upon the Erinyes, the fearsome Furies. These primordial goddesses were more than mere enforcers; their very origin imbued their curses with immense power. Born from the blood of Uranus, castrated by his own son Cronus, the Erinyes embodied the wrath of a parent wronged. Thus, the most potent curse a victim could invoke was that of a parent upon their child, a chilling reflection of the Furies’ own monstrous birth.
The Furies’ vengeance wasn’t swift or merciful. For those who committed the ultimate sin – the murder of a parent – their wrath took the form of a tormenting madness. These unfortunate souls were haunted by their deeds, their minds consumed by guilt and phantom horrors. This psychological torture served as a chilling reminder of the Furies’ power to inflict suffering beyond the physical realm.
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