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When was Hercules victorious in a contest with Death?
Many times. Euripides play Alcestis shows Herakles wrestling and defeating death, saving the life of Alcestis who was fated to die. The Labour of Herakles where he captured Kerberus (three headed dog) from hell and brings it up to the surface of earth, is thought to symbolise a defeat of death.
When was A Trampwoman's Tragedy created?
A Trampwoman's Tragedy was created in 1903.
When was This Romantic Tragedy created?
This Romantic Tragedy was created in 2004.
When did Walkerton Tragedy happen?
Walkerton Tragedy happened in 2000.
When did Tragedy of Otranto happen?
Tragedy of Otranto happened in 1997.
What has the author John Richard Wilson written?
John Richard Wilson has written: 'Twentieth century interpretations of Euripides' Alcestis' -- subject(s): Alcestis (Greek mythology) in literature, Tragedy, Women and literature, Alcestis (Euripides)
What is a list of five tragedy plays?
Shakespeare's tragic plays include Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, and Hamlet. Other classical tragedies include Euripides' Alcestis, The Medea, Hippolytus and The Heracleidae.
Who did Heracles bring back from the dead?
Alcestis.
What has the author August Bohse written?
August Bohse has written: '[Der durchlauchtigsten Alcestis aus Persien, Staats- und Liebes-Geschichte' -- subject(s): Alcestis (Greek mythology)
Greek woman who sacrificed her own life to save her husbands?
Alcestis.
Did Sophocles write 'Alcestis'?
No, Euripides (c. 480 B.C.E. - c. 406 B.C.E.) wrote the tragedy "Alcestis."Specifically, Sophocles (c. 496 B.C.E. - c. 406 B.C.E.) was Euripides' contemporary. At the time, Thebes and Troy were popular topics for plays. So Sophocles is known for authorship of three plays about Theban King Oedipus: "Oedipus Rex," "Oedipus at Colonus" and "Antigone." In contrast, Euripides is known for writing plays about women whose lives are affected by the coming, carrying out and losing of the Trojan War.
Who was Alcestis?
She was a Greek princess, daughter of King Pelias. She was rescued by Hercules from Hades.
What did Alcestis do to prove her extreme devotion to her husband?
She died for her husband, King Admetus
What is the difference between a tragedy in itself and a tragedy of itself?
what is the tragedy and what is types of tragedy what is the tragedy and what is types of tragedy
In Greek mythology who or what did Hercules save?
Hesione and Alcestis are a couple of the maidens that Heracles saved
What has the author Eleanor Cleveland Anderson written?
Eleanor Cleveland Anderson has written: 'Gifts for Alcestis'
How did Hercules become involved in battling Death?
Heracles, during his adventures, came across the palace of his good friend King Admetus in Pherae, whose wife Alcestis had died. However, Admetus, because he did not wish for Heracles to mourn as well, set up a feast for Heracles and kept silent about Alcestis's death. Heracles became exceedingly drunk and inappropriately made merry, and when the servants looked at him with disapproval, he realized that something was wrong. He forced the servants to reveal the truth: that Queen Alcestis was dead. Ashamed of what he had done during such a time of sadness, he vowed to repay Admetus. He came up with the idea of wrestling Death, and thus he went to Alcestis's grave, summoned Death, and fought him to release Alcestis. He won, and returned in triumph to Admetus to return his again-living wife to him.
