Which mythology does Alecto belong to?

Alecto belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Alecto appear in?

Alecto appears in Orestes, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Alecto

The unceasing Fury who avenges blood-guilt

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Uranus
Siblings: Tisiphone · Megaera
Group: Divine · Erinyes
Appears in: Orestes

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Alecto is one of the Erinyes, the three Furies born of the blood of wounded Uranus, her name meaning the unceasing. She rises from the Underworld to hound those who shed kindred blood or break sacred oaths, driving them mad with her serpent hair and scourge. Relentless and pitiless, she does not rest until vengeance is paid.

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Who is Alecto?: Alecto is one of the Erinyes, the three Furies born of the blood of wounded Uranus, her name meaning the unceasing. She rises from the Underworld to hound those who shed kindred blood or break sacred oaths, driving them mad with her serpent hair and scourge.
Which mythology does Alecto belong to?: Alecto belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Alecto appear in?: Alecto appears in Orestes, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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