1. an avenging deity or spirit of divine retribution in Greek mythology
Usage: mythology
2. a tormenting or haunting spirit; an evil genius
Usage: literary

Examples

• The ancient Greeks feared the alastor would pursue those who committed crimes against family.
• In classical literature, an alastor often appears to exact vengeance for unpunished wrongs.
• The poet described guilt as an alastor that haunted the murderer’s dreams.
• According to myth, the alastor would not rest until justice was served.
• Shelley wrote a poem titled ‘Alastor’ about a restless spirit seeking truth.
• The family curse seemed like an alastor passed down through generations.