Ligeias

Ligeias is the plural form of the proper noun Ligeia. It is used primarily as a reference form in literary and scholarly contexts rather than to denote a standalone subject.

The best-known association is with Edgar Allan Poe's 1838 short story Ligeia. In the tale, Ligeia is the narrator’s wife, celebrated for her intellect and will, whose presence and influence loom over the narrative. The story is a landmark of Gothic fiction and has generated extensive critical analysis and a range of adaptations across media. In scholarly writing, the plural Ligeias may appear when discussing multiple aspects of the tale, its interpretations, or its various adaptations, though such usage is editorial rather than indicating a separate work titled Ligeias.

Outside of Poe’s work, there are no widely recognized, distinct subjects officially titled Ligeias in major reference resources. When encountered, the form usually serves as the plural of Ligeia used in bibliographies, criticism, or fan-created materials where several instances bearing the name are being considered.

In sum, Ligeias functions mainly as a pluralized personal name rather than as a discrete, standalone topic. The primary reference point remains Poe’s story Ligeia, which continues to influence discussions of memory, mortality, and the supernatural in Gothic literature. See also Ligeia for the principal usage.