Tag: Ancient Greek Deities of Vengeance and Justice
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The Furies: Ancient Greek Deities of Vengeance and Justice
In the ancient world, the Furies—known as the Erinyes—served as potent symbols of vengeance and moral justice in Greek mythology. These primal deities, associated with retribution for crimes against family and societal norms, reveal much about evolving cultural values regarding justice and punishment. Origins of the Furies The origins of the Furies are steeped in…