Electra (n.)

  1. (Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnons death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover (Aegisthus)

    [ Syn: electra ]

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