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Furies are also known as Erinyes (the kindly ones). Their names are Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone. The furies are sisters. Their parents are Gaea and Uranus. They were fertilized by the blood from the castration of Uranus. The three each have fiery eyes, dog heads, and serpents for hair. They punish injustice and are known for being impersonal and impartial.
Alecto: Alecto's function was to punish moral crimes of one human against another. Alecto has appeared in several books, including Dante's Inferno. Her name means unceasing anger.
Megaera: Megaera is the cause envy and jealousy. She punished several types of crime, but mainly marital infidelity.
Tisiphone: Tisiphone guarded the gates of Tartarus. She was described as wearing a blood soaked dress, and was an avenger of those who were murdered.
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LaoAlecto's name means never-ending.
Tsiphone's name means voice of revenge.
Megaira's name means envious anger.
Their powers were so great that the ancient Greeks never dared to mention them by name. When not hounding the guilty on earth, the three of them tortured the criminals and wrongdoers in the underworld.
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How many furies are there in greek mythology?
there are three furies
The three goddesses who according to greek and roman mythology controlled human destiny?
Are the three Fates they're small goddesses, but they do have a big impact. I don't remember their names. In Greek mythology the three Fates are Klotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. In Roman mythology the three Fates are Decima, Nona, and Morta.
What does the word fury have to do with greek mythology?
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Who are Stheno Euryale and Medusa in Greek Mythology?
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Who is alecto?
One of the three Furies.
