god
the Erinyes
Furies
also: Ἐρινύες, ἐρινῦς, the Furies
Avenging spirits a parent's curse can summon against a child; Telemachus fears his mother might call them down on him if he expelled her from the house against her will.
Reading notes
- The Odyssey §2.130 the hateful Furies
Avenging spirits that a parent's curse could summon against a child; Telemachus fears provoking them by expelling his mother against her will.