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Electra

ih-LEHKT-ruh
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A figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death.
"The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies."

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In plain EnglishA name from Greek mythology, also used as a given name and a star name.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber."

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