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She was a Greek princess, daughter of King Pelias. She was rescued by Hercules from Hades.
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Who was the woman who agreed to sacrifice her own life to save her husband but was later rescued from Hades by Heracles?
Alcestis.
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.
Who did Hercules save from hades?
Queen Alcestis; who had agreed to die in place of her husband Admetus. Also Theseus; at the same time as the Cerberus adventure.
Who was the woman who agreed to sacrifice her own life to save her husband but was later saved by Hercules in Greek mythology?
This might be a take on the legend or myth of Damon and Pythias. Pythias could have been a woman. I always thought they were two inseparable friends who may have been fellow soldiers, knights, adventurers. One agreed to take the death sentence for the other, and the King dropped the charges and let them go. Such things only happen in stories. Usually it is the man who does the daredevil stuff for the Lady in distress, but this is a switch. You did not mention movies, so I don"t think this is a movie plot.
What are some of Hades' contributions?
For the dead, he established the law of judging the ghosts of the dead. For Heracles, in retrieving Cerberus from the Underworld and allowed him to take Theseus and Alcestis back to the earth with him. The deities of the Underworld, such as the Furies and the Dream gods, he was master of.
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.
