Alcestis
pronunciation
How to pronounce Alcestis in British English:
UK [ælˈsestis]
How to pronounce Alcestis in American English:
US [ælˈsɛstɪs]
Word Origin
- Alcestis
- wife of Admetus, she offered her life for her husband and was rescued from the Underworld by Herakles, from Greek Alkestis, literally "valiant, courageous," from alke "protection, help, strength, power."