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Electra

Definition:

electra (noun) refers to the title of a play by Greek playwright Sophocles, which explores themes of revenge, justice, and familial bonds.

electra (noun) is also a character in Greek mythology, representing the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra.

electra (noun) is a term used in psychology to describe a complex in which a daughter develops an unconscious attachment to her father.

Example Sentences:

1. I studied the play Electra in my Greek literature class.
2. In Greek mythology, Electra seeks vengeance for her father's murder.
3. The psychologist explained the Electra complex as a stage of psychosexual development.

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