erinnye

[US]/ɪˈrɪniːz/
[UK]/ɪˈrɪniːz/

Translation

n.The Furies, chthonic goddesses of vengeance in Greek mythology.
Word Forms
Pluralerinnyes

Phrases & Collocations

the erinnye

erinnyed messenger

poor erinnye

swift erinnye

the erinnyed

young erinnye

daily erinnye

three erinnyes

Example Sentences

the ancient erinnye haunted the corridors of the abandoned temple.

scholars have studied the erinnye mythology for centuries.

the artist painted the erinnye with fierce, unyielding eyes.

in greek tragedy, the erinnye represented divine retribution.

she felt the presence of the erinnye watching her every move.

the poet described the erinnye as relentless pursuers of the guilty.

ancient rituals were performed to appease the angry erinnye.

the erinnye's wrath was feared by gods and mortals alike.

legends say the erinnye never forgave those who committed heinous crimes.

many statues depicting the erinnye have been discovered in archaeological sites.

the playwright incorporated the erinnye into his latest production.

students learned about the role of erinnye in classical literature.

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