Alcestis
daughter of Pelias in Greek mythology
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Alcestis
Summary
Alcestis is a mythological Greek character[1]. She draws 640 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #136 of 1,333).[2]
Key Facts
- Alcestis's father was Pelias[3].
- Alcestis's mother was Anaxibia[4].
- Alcestis was married to Admetus[5].
- A child of Alcestis was Eumelus[6].
- Alcestis is recorded as female[7].
- Alcestis's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[8].
- Alcestis's Commons category is recorded as Alcestis[9].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[10].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[11].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[12].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[13].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[16].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[17].
- Alcestis's described by source is recorded as The New Student's Reference Work[18].
- Alcestis's sibling is recorded as Evadne[19].
- Alcestis's derivative work is recorded as Q55001595[20].
- Alcestis's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[21].
Body
Origins and Family
Alcestis's father was Pelias[3]. Her mother was Anaxibia[4].
Personal Life
Among Alcestis's spouses was Admetus[5]. A child of her was Eumelus[6].
Why It Matters
Alcestis draws 640 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #136 of 1,333).[2] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Who were Alcestis's parents?
Alcestis's father was Pelias[3]. Alcestis's mother was Anaxibia[4].
Who was Alcestis married to?
Alcestis's spouses include Admetus[5].