the Furies
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In Greek mythology the Furies are deities charged with enacting vengeance upon men.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2021
Pointedly, Philippe begins the film with a shot of the Temple of Apollo ruins at Delphi and a dramatization of the Furies, played by a trio of actresses with a few creepy Giger-esque visual enhancements.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2019
“All three plays need to be done in one evening. And the Furies need to be terrifying.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2018
Reading this article brought to mind the Furies of ancient Greek mythology.
From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2018
From the Furies of frightful aspect they became the Benignant Ones, the Eumenides, protectors of the suppliant.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
