A the end of the play when Athena announces that Orestes will go free because of the split votes, the Furies become furious. They want to tear Orestes to shreds, they believe that he is guilty for killing his mother and that his actions are in no way justified. Anyone can tell that the Furies are upset and they don't seem to be letting go of their anger very easily. However, as soon as Athena offers them honor and to stay in Athens, their attitude completely changes. They are no longer angry, actually, they are quite content with their situation.
I believe that this portrays the relationship between the old gods and the new gods. The new gods (Athena) give the old gods (Furies) enough honor and respect to keep them happy. The fact that Athena's vote decided Orestes fate and the Furies had no say, also shows the rising power of the new gods.
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