alektos
Alekto, also spelled Alecto or Allecto, is a figure in Greek mythology and one of the Erinyes, the Furies. She is traditionally described as a chthonic goddess associated with unceasing anger and the pursuit of justice, particularly in cases involving moral crimes or violations of familial bonds. Along with her sisters Megaera and Tisiphone, Alekto is portrayed as enforcing divine retribution against wrongdoers and ensuring that moral order is maintained.
The Erinyes are often said to be daughters of Nyx and Erebus, though variations exist in different
In Roman mythology, the corresponding figures are the Furiae, and Alekto is identified as one of these
In modern usage, Alekto (and its variants) occasionally appears in literature, film, and as a given name,