Semnai
deity ancient Greece single tradition · 1
The Semnai (Venerable Ones) are the new form of the Erinyes after Athena persuades them to become protectors of justice and the city of Athens. They are honored by the citizens of Athens and ensure the city's prosperity. This transformation occurs after Athena offers them a new role, as protectors of justice, rather than vengeance.
When
- First attested
- 458 BCE
- Attested period
- -458 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The name 'Semnai' appears in Aeschylus's Eumenides.
Relationships
- allied with
- Athena
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the play, the "Furies" are thereafter addressed as "Semnai" (Venerable Ones), as they will now be honored by the citizens of Athens and ensure the city's prosperity.”
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