Difference between revisions of "Card Trivia:Alector, Sovereign of Birds"
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* In [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia]] this card is named as "Divine Fowl King Alector" while in the description reads "Divine Bird King Alector". | * In [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia]] this card is named as "Divine Fowl King Alector" while in the description reads "Divine Bird King Alector". | ||
| − | * This could also be a reference to | + | * This could also be a reference to [[wikipedia:Alecto|Alecto]] from Greek Mythology. Since Alecto's duty was to punish sinners, its effect to negate others and to [[Special Summon]] itself could be a reference to her abilities, along with his bird-like appearance. |
Revision as of 03:21, 4 April 2011
- Alector is the name of the father of Leitus, one of the acclaimed Argonauts. Homer, however, called him "Alectryon" in the story.
- Alector ("Aλέκτωρ") in Ancient Greek means rooster, referencing this card's birdlike appearance.
- Alector seems to be an advanced version of Harpie's Brother, since they both have the same wing color and figure.
- In Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia this card is named as "Divine Fowl King Alector" while in the description reads "Divine Bird King Alector".
- This could also be a reference to Alecto from Greek Mythology. Since Alecto's duty was to punish sinners, its effect to negate others and to Special Summon itself could be a reference to her abilities, along with his bird-like appearance.
