# The Furies — The Eumenides character guide

> The Furies in The Eumenides by Aeschylus.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** the Erinyes, Erinyes, Some Furies, The Erinyes

**First appearance:** 0001-the-eumenides

## Who they are

Ancient goddesses of vengeance who pursue Orestes for matricide.

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