Alcestis 
Alcestis
Definition
Al·ces·tis (al ses′tis)
noun
Gr. Myth. the wife of Admetus, king of Thessaly: she offers her life to save that of her husband, but is rescued from Hades by Hercules
Etymology: L < Gr Alkēstis
Alcestis Quotes
Methought I saw my late espoused Saint Brought to me like Alcestis from the grave,
Past ruined Ilion Helen lives, Alcestis rises from the shades; Verse calls them forth; 'tis verse that gives Immortal youth to mortal maids.
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