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In [[Roman mythology]], '''Poena''' (also '''Poine''') is the spirit of [[punishment]] and the attendant of punishment to [[Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]], the goddess of divine retribution. The [[Latin]] word ''poena'', "pain, punishment, penalty", gave rise to [[English language|English]] words such as ''[[subpoena]]''. The original word is the Ancient Greek ''poinḗ'' (ποινή), also meaning “penalty.” |
In [[Roman mythology]], '''Poena''' (also '''Poine''') is the spirit of [[punishment]] and the attendant of punishment to [[Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]], the goddess of divine retribution. The [[Latin]] word ''poena'', "pain, punishment, penalty", gave rise to [[English language|English]] words such as ''[[subpoena]]'' and ''pain''. The original word is the Ancient Greek ''poinḗ'' (ποινή), also meaning “penalty.” |
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Revision as of 21:02, 5 October 2011
In Roman mythology, Poena (also Poine) is the spirit of punishment and the attendant of punishment to Nemesis, the goddess of divine retribution. The Latin word poena, "pain, punishment, penalty", gave rise to English words such as subpoena and pain. The original word is the Ancient Greek poinḗ (ποινή), also meaning “penalty.”