Admetus

American  

[ad-mee-tuhs] / ædˈmi təs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a Thessalian king, one of the Argonauts and husband of Alcestis.

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Admetus British  

/ ædˈmiːtəs /

noun

1. Greek myth a king of Thessaly, one of the Argonauts, who was married to Alcestis

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Example Sentences

“Well, that’s what Admetus told me,” Hercules said angrily.

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When Admetus returned to his empty and desolate house Hercules was there to greet him, and by his side was a woman.

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“Look at her, Admetus,” he said.

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He learned that the three Fates had spun all of Admetus’ thread of life, and were on the point of cutting it.

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This news he took to Admetus, who at once set about finding a substitute for himself.

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