Pherae
Americannoun
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ADMETUS, King of Pherae, was com� peting with other royal suitors for the hand of Pelias' daughter Alcestis.
From Time Magazine Archive
Alcestis was the wife of Admetus, King of Pherae, who, according to the legend, was assured that his life might be prolonged, provided father, mother, or wife would die in his stead.
From A Book of Golden Deeds by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Or sĭl' o chus, a king of the ancient city of Pherae.
From Hero Tales by Baldwin, James
Some of these towns were actually in his possession, as Pherae and Pagasae.
From The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes by Kennedy, Charles Rann
When the tyrant brought Pelopidas to Pherae, at first he permitted those that desired it to speak with him, imagining that this disaster would break his spirit, and make him appear contemptible.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
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