A princess in Greek mythology, Alcestis ("might of the home") was known for her love for her husband. Their story was popularised in Euripides's tragedy Alcestis. Greek mythology comprises the collected narratives of Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, originally created and spread within an oral-poetic tradition. ... A Statue of Euripides Euripides (c. ... Alcestis is one of the earliest surviving works of the Greek playwright Euripides. ...
Apollo was, at one point, banned from Olympus for nine years. During this time he served as a shepherd for King Admetus of Pherae in Thessaly. Since Admetus treated Apollo well, the god promised him that when it came time for King Admetus to die, another would be allowed to take his place. Admetus then fell in love with Alcestis. Her father, though, King Pelias would only give permission if Admetus rode a chariot pulled by lions and boars and other wild animals. Apollo helped Admetus accomplish this and the pair wed. When it did indeed come time for Admetus to die, Alcestis agreed to die for him. Heracles arrived in Pherae shortly after her death, and went to Hades to retrieve her. As a result, both of the pair were allowed to live. In Greek mythology, Admetus was a king of Pherae in Thessaly, succeeding his father Pheres after whom the city was named. ... Pherae was an ancient Greek city in Thessaly. ... Thessaly (Θεσσαλια; modern Greek ThessalÃa; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is one of the 13 peripheries of Greece, and is further sub-divided into 4 prefectures. ... King Pelias was the father of Acastus, Pisidice, Alcestis in Greek mythology. ... Statue of Heracles In Greek mythology, Heracles, or Heraklês (glory of Hera, ΗÏακλης) was a divine hero, the demigod son of Zeus and Alcmene, and stepson of Alcmenes rightful husband and grandson of Perseus. ...
Alcestis is one of the earliest surviving works of the Greek playwright Euripides.
Finally, his devoted wife Alcestis agrees to be taken in his stead, and at the start of the play, she is close to death.
Alcestis, on her death-bed, requests that in return for her sacrifice, Admetus never again marry, forgetting her and placing a resentful stepmother in charge of their children.
Alcestis is particularly horrified by this revelation, and admits to the Doctor that, despite her youthful appearance, she is 48 years old.
As Alcestis departs, she informs the Doctor that a blessing ceremony is to be held the next day, and the Doctor realises almost too late that this will give the Fallen the chance they are looking for to launch their attack.
Alcestis attempts to kill Deucalion for his part in his fathers crimes, but the Doctor saves his life; however, as the Doctor and Alcestis struggle, they fall into the volcano, and the Fallen transport them to another plane of existence.
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