Al·ces·tis ( l-s s t s)n. Greek Mythology The wife of King Admetus of Thessaly, who agreed to die in place of her husband and was later rescued from Hades by Hercules. |
Alcestis [ælˈsɛstɪs]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the wife of king Admetus of Thessaly. To save his life, she died in his place, but was rescued from Hades by Hercules
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