the Furies
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Like the Furies and the Fates of Greek mythology, the subjects of Samantha Leach’s “The Elissas” are troubled and troubling young women enacting a drama that feels both ancient and inevitable.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
Pointedly, Philippe begins the film with a shot of the Temple of Apollo ruins at Delphi and a dramatization of the Furies, played by a trio of actresses with a few creepy Giger-esque visual enhancements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2019
“All three plays need to be done in one evening. And the Furies need to be terrifying.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2018
A reference to measuring a thread explains all: Lotto’s story is annotated by the Fates, the Greek goddesses of destiny, and Mathilde’s by the Furies, the goddesses of retribution.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2015
The dread forms of his pursuers, the Erinyes, the Furies, were arrayed against him, but Orestes listened calmly to their demand for vengeance.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
