Pherae (Greek: Φεραί) was an ancient Greek town in southeastern Thessaly.[1] In mythology, it was the home of King Admetus, whose wife, Alcestis, Heracles went into Hades to rescue. In history, it was more famous as the home of the fourth-century B.C. tyrants Jason and Alexander of Pherae, who took control of much of Thessaly before their defeat by the Thebans.
See also
- Modern Feres, Magnesia
References
- ^ Mish, Frederick C., Editor in Chief. “Pherae.” Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary. 9th ed. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster Inc., 1985. ISBN 0-87779-508-8, ISBN 0-87779-509-6 (indexed), and ISBN 0-87779-510-X (deluxe).
Coordinates: 39°23′01″N 22°44′47″E / 39.3836111111°N 22.7463888889°E
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