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Erinyes Definition & Meaning

erinyes
noun
  1. (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals

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What does erinyes mean?
(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
What part of speech is erinyes?
Erinyes is a noun.

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