Mythological Characters

Furies

- the three goddesses of vengence:
1. Tisiphone (avenger of murder)
2.
Megaera (the jealous)
3.
Alecto (constant anger)
- called daughters of the night

- actually daughters of Uranus and Gaea

- punished all crime considering all the aspects of society

- temporary guardians of the law for new unformed governments
- protected the weak such as beggars and animals such as dogs


Sources:
1. "Furies." in2greece.com. 24 May 2008 <http://www.in2greece.com/english/historymyth/mythology/names/furies.ht>.
2. "Erinyes." Answers.com. 24 May 2008 <http://www.answers.com/topic/erinyes>.

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