Erinyes -

In Greek mythology, the (also known as the Furies ) are chthonic goddesses of vengeance and retribution who punish those who violate the natural order of the world. They are most notorious for relentlessly hunting individuals who commit crimes against their own family, such as matricide or patricide. Key Characteristics and Origins

: According to Hesiod's Theogony , they were born from the blood that fell upon the Earth ( Gaia ) when the Titan Cronus castrated his father, Uranus . Other accounts, such as those by Aeschylus, describe them as daughters of Nyx (Night). erinyes

(the "Unceasing"): Punishes moral crimes like anger and lust. In Greek mythology, the (also known as the

(the "Grudging"): Punishes infidelity, oath-breaking, and jealousy. Other accounts, such as those by Aeschylus, describe

: They are often depicted as terrifying crones with snakes for hair , bat-like wings, and coal-black bodies. They carry whips and torches to torment their victims.