Alcestis and Admetus, ancient Roman fresco (45–79 CE) from the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii, Italy (photo by Stefano Bolognini).. Alcestis (/ æ l ˈ s ɛ s t ɪ s /; Ancient Greek: …

Rutland Boughton's 1922 opera Alkestis is based on the Gilbert Murray translation. [11] It was performed at Covent Garden by the British National Opera Company and was broadcast by …

Alcestis was a princess in Greek mythology, renowned for the love she had for her husband. She was the daughter of the king of Iolcus, Pelias, and Anaxibia. Alcestis was fair and beautiful, …

Jul 24, 2014 · Alcestis was the mythical queen of Thessaly, wife of King Admetus, who came to personify the devoted, selfless, woman and wife in ancient Greece.While the story of Admetus' …

Alcestis, in Greek legend, the beautiful daughter of Pelias, king of Iolcos. She is the heroine of the eponymous play by the dramatist Euripides (c. 484–406 bce). According to legend, the god …

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Oct 18, 2023 · Alcestis and Admetus. No one wanted to choose death over life. No one volunteered to take Admetus’ place. Even his parents refused. However, the love that Alcestis …

Date and Historical Background Even though Euripides had been writing plays for almost two decades before Alcestis was first produced in 438 BC, this is the oldest surviving play in his …

Dec 1, 2003 · "Alcestis" by Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy that dates back to the 5th century BC. This play explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships …

APOLLO Dwelling of Admetus, wherein I, a God, deigned to accept the food of serfs! The cause was Zeus. He struck Asclepius, my son, full in the breast with a bolt of thunder, and laid him …