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Τιμωρία
The infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offense. In Greek mythology, gods often delivered severe and imaginative punishments to mortals (and other gods) who defied them or broke divine law. These punishments served as moral warnings to others.
Examples in context
Η τιμωρία του ήταν πολύ σκληρή.
His punishment was very harsh.
Οι θεοί επέβαλαν μια αιώνια τιμωρία.
The gods imposed an eternal punishment.
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