chapter 4: the Underworld

6: THE VENGEFUL ERINYES

We are the Erinyes, born from the blood of Uranus and sworn to punish crimes of blood and betrayal. In the depths of Tartarus we watch the torments of Sisyphus, Tantalus, and Ixion as their sins are repaid without end. I am Tisiphone who hunts murderers, Megaera who punishes envy, and Alekto who pursues the proud. Though mortals call us Furies, justice itself is our purpose, and we never rest until guilt is confessed.

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