Alector

Alector, in Greek mythology, refers to several figures, most notably:

• Alector, King of Argos: A descendant of Inachus, he succeeded Apis as king of Argos. He was the father of Iphis and Capaneus, one of the Seven Against Thebes.

• Alector, son of Anaxagoras: Anaxagoras' son who, according to Pausanias, had a sanctuary in Argos dedicated to Dictynna.

• Alector, a companion of Nestor: Mentioned in Homer's Iliad as one of Nestor's companions.

The name "Alector" is derived from the Greek word for "rooster," which may have held symbolic significance related to vigilance or dawn. The mythological figures bearing this name were primarily associated with Argos and played minor roles in the wider narratives of Greek myth.