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The Furies Enacted Revenge in Ancient Greek Mythology
The Furies were a powerful force in ancient Greek mythology. Called the Erinyes, the furies were avenging figures who were tasked with inflicting divine vengeance on those who swore false oaths.
They most often intervened in instances in which the...
Crime
Greeks Are Keen on Revenge, Especially in Financial Matters
"Our lines are currently busy. Please wait..." This is the automated message that greets you when you dial 1517, a special telephone service used to report tax evasion. In 2008, the service's first year of operation, just 4,000 Greeks dialed 1517...