Alcestis
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Alcestis Greek Daughter of Pelias. Married
to Admetus, she was the symbol of wifely devotion.
Alcetis willingly gave up her life for Admetus so that
he could live a little longer. But Persephone, queen
of the Underworld, refused to admit Alcestis and
sent her back to Earth.
In another version of her death, Heracles wrestles
with Hades for the life of Alcestis, and wins the
battle. Alcestis and Admetus are the subjects of a play,
Alcestis, by Euripides.