In Roman mythology, one of the goddesses of vengeance, the Furies, who pursue and punish crimes and moral offenses.
example
Die Furien galten als unerbittliche Vollstreckerinnen der göttlichen Rache.
The Furies were regarded as relentless executors of divine vengeance.
Usage tips
Mythological context
In the mythological meaning, the word is almost always used in the plural: 'die Furien' (the Furies). It refers to the goddesses of vengeance in Roman mythology.
EXAMPLE
In der antiken Dichtung werden die Furien als schreckliche Wesen beschrieben.
In ancient poetry, the Furies are described as terrifying beings.
Register and style
The use for an angry woman is elevated or literary. In normal everyday language, this word is hardly used and can sound exaggerated.
EXAMPLE
In dem Roman wurde die eifersüchtige Ehefrau als rasende Furie dargestellt.
In the novel, the jealous wife was portrayed as a raging fury.
Typical uses
In the figurative meaning, 'Furie' (fury) is often used in comparisons, such as 'wie eine Furie' (like a fury), or with verbs like 'zur Furie werden' (to become a fury), to express extreme anger.