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noun
classical mythology The hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals.
synonyms: Eumenides, Fury.
is a broader term that covers: Alecto | Megaera | Tisiphone.
is an instance of: mythical creature, mythical monster.
domain category: classical mythology.
Polish: Erynia, Eumenida
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