In Greek mythology, Poena or Poine ( Greek: Ποινή "recompense, punishment") is the spirit of punishment [1] and the attendant of punishment to Nemesis, [2] the goddess of divine retribution. Sometimes mentioned as one being, and sometimes in the plural as Poenai (Ποιναί) and are akin to the Erinyes. [3] Her Roman equivalent may have been Ultio.
The Greek word poinḗ (ποινή) means a recompense or a punishment. From this word the Latin poena meaning "pain, punishment, penalty" is derived, which in turn gave rise to English words such as " subpoena" and "pain". [4]
References
- ^ Atsma, Aaron. "Poine". Theoi Project. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
- ^ Irwin, Patrick. "Nemesis". University of Oxford. Archived from the original on 2010-10-02. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
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- ^ Harper, Douglas. "Penal - Etymology". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
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