Alecto

one of the Erinyes or Furies, ancient Greek mythological punisher of moral crimes
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Alecto
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Alecto

Summary

Alecto is a mythological Greek character[1]. She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Alecto's father was Uranus[3].
  • Alecto's mother was Gaia[4].
  • Alecto is recorded as female[5].
  • Alecto's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[6].
  • Alecto is part of Erinyes[7].
  • Alecto's worshipped by is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[8].
  • Alecto's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[9].
  • Alecto's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[10].
  • Alecto's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[11].
  • Alecto's present in work is recorded as The Divine Comedy[12].
  • Alecto's present in work is recorded as Hades[13].

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Origins and Family

Alecto's father was Uranus[3]. Her mother was Gaia[4].

Why It Matters

Alecto has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

FAQs

Who were Alecto's parents?

Alecto's father was Uranus[3]. Alecto's mother was Gaia[4].

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  1. 7d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
    Part of
    Described by source The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Pauly–Wissowa
    Part of Erinyes
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