Pherae

[ feer-ee ]

/ ˈfɪər i /

(in ancient geography) a town in SE Thessaly: the home of Admetus and Alcestis.

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Question 1 of 9

Which Word of the Day from this month means, “an irrational dislike; loathing”?

Pelopidas, treacherously made prisoner by Alexander of Pherae, is rescued by Epaminondas.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 2|Various
Romans were encamped near Thebes, started with his whole force from Larisa in the direction of Pherae.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
The same dislike would be roused by the Athenian alliance with Alexander of Pherae (368-367).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10|Various
In what state of mind do we fancy Alexander of Pherae lived?
De Officiis|Marcus Tullius Cicero

Thebe, daughter of Jason and wife of Alexander of Pherae, ii, 25.
De Officiis|Marcus Tullius Cicero