Keres

Classical

The Keres (Κἣρες) were death spirits, and they resembled the Erinyes (or Furies): female, with fangs and talons. They were said to carry off the dead to the Underworld.

Apart from Hesiod’s work, I’ve failed to find any reference from other sources.

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Created:June 1, 2000

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