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Electra

The sister of Orestes who helped him avenge their father.

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13 connections

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ARAristomachusZEZeusAGAgamemnonTHThe HeracleidaeARAristodemusELElectra

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Heraclidae and Argos
  • Miscellaneous literary figures

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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