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The Eumenides

The Furies who hunt Orestes across sea and city, then stand trial in Athens as the play's oldest, angriest guardians of blood-vengeance.

supporting

Also known as Eumenides

First appearance: the eumenides

As a supporting figure in The Eumenides, The Eumenides is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Described as the transformed Furies who accept a new home in Athens and bless the city.
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These ancient daughters of Night exist to punish kin-murder, and they pursue Orestes relentlessly because a mother's blood cries out for payment. Their power is real but strangely vulnerable: Clytemnestra's ghost must…

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TFThe FuriesZEZeusOROrestesMEMother EarthAPApolloTEThe Eumenides

Relationship types

  • Psychological
  • Professional
  • Friendship
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Vengeance and Justice Cycle
  • Protagonist

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