In fact the Eumenides, the Erinyes and the Furies all are different divinities, not the same, and of all the Goddesses, it is customary to honour the Eumenides with red wine.

Exactly how many are the Eumenides we cannot say for certain. On first contact with them a Goddess appeared wearing a gown with a cowl neckline and long full sleeves; robed to the ground with a plaited silver girdle. She had brown hair and brown eyes and aged anywhere between 30 and 40. Then shadow-figures appeared behind her - two, three then four as if the first was being duplicated. From time to time the shadows moved and differences could be seen: skin colour, robe colour, some had grey hair and grey eyes; then laughter - the sound of tinkling laughter, and also some cackling; so there was definitely a group rather than a single Goddess.

"We are the Goddesses the Eumenides. We thank you for welcoming us. We are very happy today as this is the day of our creation. We stand in the centre of your world and send power. Our power encircles the world. We are not well-known like the Goddesses Aphrodite, Diana, Demeter and Athena; yet in time all will pay us homage.
   We have spoken to many in our temples and those who have the ability to hear accept us and pray to us. 

As we return in full strength and are acknowledged, the world reverts to its former glory. Many Gods and Goddesses are really kind, yet at this particular time they appear hard. Never give up because of this. Face up to it as you face up to life, with great optimism. We now leave you for we have some celebrating to do. We leave behind our gifts to you of wisdom, energy and tranquil minds. Bless you."

Festival of the Eumenides: 
March 6th