Erinyes

Erinyes are a group of primordial goddesses of vengeance in Greek mythology. Their Roman counterpart were called the Dirae.
==Legacy==
Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, once assumed the guise of a Fury due to the god Poseidon's actions. This event was memorized as a monument on top of a hill in the Forest of Soron in Arkadia.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Arkadia: Statue of Fury Demeter"
During the 5th century BCE, a shipwreck located within the Korinthian Gulf bore the name of one of the Furies: Alekto.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey The Erinyes were also used to explain The Octopus, a member of the Gods of the Aegean Sea branch of the Cult of Kosmos; according to a tale, she was a captain whom the Erinyes slew, after which she was resurrected in her new form.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Target menu: "Bio: The Octopus"
In time, the term 'fury' came to denote a person, especially a woman, who was mad with anger.Assassin's Creed: Origins – Absolute PowerAssassin's Creed III: Liberation – Getting Ulloa's AttentionAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Upton's Sorrow
==Behind the scenes==
The term comes from Ancient Greek Ἐρῑνύες (Erinúes), which means 'Avengers'. Colloquially, the name used tends to be Furies. According to the myths, the Furies are older than the Olympians, since they were born from the spilled blood of Uranus.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed III: Liberation 
*Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 
*Assassin's Creed: Origins 
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey 
**The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades 
==References==
Category:Greek mythology
Category:Roman mythology
Category:Greek deities
Category:Roman deities