the oedipus complex displayed in females.

The theory that girl's first love interest is their father.

Later they look to find a mate like their father.

Biologically refuted by pheromonal evidence (through sweat-stink testing - very scientific) that women prefer the smell of men unlike the ones they're related to - we can smell genetic proximity. Of course, some social factors overwhelm this instinct in favor of inbreeding, but that's neither here nor there.

The name Electra complex, like Oedipus complex, comes from a Greek legend. In the legend, a women named Electra helps plan the murder of her mother.

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