Afarin Rava: Nemesis

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Nemesis

Merriam-Webster's word of the day is

nemesis

pronounced NEM-uh-siss

a noun meaning

capitalized : the Greek goddess of retributive justice

plural: nemeses ˈne-mə-ˌsēz

: one that inflicts retribution or vengeance

: a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent

plural: nemeses

: an act or effect of retribution

: BANE

In Greek mythology, Nemesis was the goddess of vengeance, a deity who distributed rewards for noble acts and punishment for evil ones. The Greeks believed that Nemesis didn't always punish an offender immediately; instead, she might wait generations to avenge a crime. In English, nemesis originally referred to someone who brought a just retribution, but nowadays it refers to a formidable rival.

(taken from Merriam-Webster)

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