Eumenides

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(n. pl.) A euphemistic name for the Furies of Erinyes.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia [2]

E . the Well-meaning), a name given to the Erinnyes ( q. v .) or Furies, from a wholesome and prudent dread of calling them by their true name.

References

  1. ↑ Eumenides from Webster's Dictionary
  2. ↑ Eumenides from The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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