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Admetus (ădmē`təs): see Alcestis Alcestis (ălsĕs`tĭs), in Greek mythology, daughter of Pelias . ..... Click the link for more information. . Admetus granted everlasting life when wife Alcestis dies in his place. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 54] See : Immortality How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In punishment Apollo was forced to serve Admetus as
herdsman. And those that held Pherae by the Boebean lake, with Boebe, Glaphyrae, and the populous city of Iolcus, these with their eleven ships were led by Eumelus, son of Admetus, whom Alcestis bore to him, loveliest of the daughters of Pelias. While my acquaintances went unhesitatingly into trade or the professions, I contemplated this occupation as most like theirs; ranging the hills all summer to pick the berries which came in my way, and thereafter carelessly dispose of them; so, to keep the flocks of Admetus. |
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