What Does Alcestis Mean in Greek?

(ælˈsɛstɪs ) noun. Greek mythology. the wife of king Admetus of Thessaly. To save his life, she died in his place, but was rescued from Hades by Hercules.

Why did Alcestis not speak?

When Admetus turns around, he sees Alcestis. In his astonishment, he first thinks she is a ghost. ... Admetus asks Heracles why Alcestis does not speak. Heracles replies that three days must pass, during which she will become purified of her consecration to the gods of the Underworld, before she can speak again.

What is Alcestis the god of?

Alcestis was a princess in Greek mythology, renowned for the love she had for her husband. She was the daughter of the king of Iolcus, Pelias, and Anaxibia. ... Her father issued a competition, saying that the person who would be able to yoke a lion and a bore to a chariot would be allowed to marry Alcestis.