Alcestis
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. Also Alkestis the wife of Admetus who gave up her life in order that the Fates might save the life of Admetus and later was brought back from Hades by Hercules.
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(italics) a tragedy (438 b.c.) by Euripides.
noun
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Alcestis Oberg wrote in to USA Today “in defense of cookie bakers,” writing: “They call me ‘Cooky.’
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2016
In a long, pale gold dress, Ms. Canale embodies dignity as Queen Alcestis.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2011
Looking for a model for the dynamic and powerful Alcestis, they came up with Russell, in her role in the film “His Girl Friday.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2011
Their view was summarized in a recent op-ed piece in the Los Angeles Times by Space Writer Alcestis Oberg, the wife of James Oberg.
From Time Magazine Archive
During his servitude Apollo made friends with the household, especially with the head of it and his wife Alcestis.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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