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She was a Greek princess, daughter of King Pelias. She was rescued by Hercules from Hades.

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What has the author John Richard Wilson written?

John Richard Wilson has written: 'Twentieth century interpretations of Euripides' Alcestis' -- subject(s): Alcestis (Greek mythology) in literature, Tragedy, Women and literature, Alcestis (Euripides)


Who did Heracles bring back from the dead?

Alcestis.


What has the author August Bohse written?

August Bohse has written: '[Der durchlauchtigsten Alcestis aus Persien, Staats- und Liebes-Geschichte' -- subject(s): Alcestis (Greek mythology)


Greek woman who sacrificed her own life to save her husbands?

Alcestis.


What did Alcestis do to prove her extreme devotion to her husband?

She died for her husband, King Admetus


In Greek mythology who or what did Hercules save?

Hesione and Alcestis are a couple of the maidens that Heracles saved


What has the author Eleanor Cleveland Anderson written?

Eleanor Cleveland Anderson has written: 'Gifts for Alcestis'


How did Hercules become involved in battling Death?

Heracles, during his adventures, came across the palace of his good friend King Admetus in Pherae, whose wife Alcestis had died. However, Admetus, because he did not wish for Heracles to mourn as well, set up a feast for Heracles and kept silent about Alcestis's death. Heracles became exceedingly drunk and inappropriately made merry, and when the servants looked at him with disapproval, he realized that something was wrong. He forced the servants to reveal the truth: that Queen Alcestis was dead. Ashamed of what he had done during such a time of sadness, he vowed to repay Admetus. He came up with the idea of wrestling Death, and thus he went to Alcestis's grave, summoned Death, and fought him to release Alcestis. He won, and returned in triumph to Admetus to return his again-living wife to him.


What actors and actresses appeared in Glorybox - 2003?

The cast of Glorybox - 2003 includes: Genie Kim as Alcestis


Who was the woman who agreed to sacrifice her own life to save her husband but was later rescued from Hades by Heracles?

Alcestis.


How Does Admetus attempt to redeem himself at the end of Alcestis?

By cherishing his wife and life more and remaining a good host


Who was the Greek heroine who agreed to sacrifice her own life to save her husband but was later rescued from Hades by Heracles?

Alcestis, for Admetos.