Alceste
or ALCESTIS, was the daughter of Peleus, and wife of Admetus, King of Thessaly. Her husband, accordone made a vow to meet death in his ing to an oracle, would die, unless some stead. This was secretly done by Alceste, who became sick, and Admetus recovered. After her decease, Hercules visited Admetus, and promised to bring her from After her decease, Hercules visited Adthe infernal regions. He made Pluto re- store Alceste to her husband. Euripides has made this the subject of a tragedy.