Alcestis

GPTKB entity

Statements (102)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation ballet Adaptations
film Adaptations
novel Adaptations
opera Adaptations
gptkbp:adaptations various Theatrical Productions
gptkbp:character themes of mortality
gptkbp:character_relationships Alcestis And Admetus
Alcestis And Her Children
Alcestis And Thanatos
Heracles And Admetus
gptkbp:child gptkb:Peleus
gptkbp:critical_reception well Received
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:ancient_Greece
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired Artworks
analyzed In Gender Studies
discussed In Philosophy Courses
examined In Theater Studies
influenced Literature
part Of Western Canon
performed Worldwide
referenced In Popular Culture
studied In Academia
translated Into Many Languages
gptkbp:cultural_significance explores Themes Of Love And Death
gptkbp:deity_involved gptkb:Thanatos
gptkb:Heracles
gptkbp:fate_of_alcestis dies For Husband
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Dionysia
gptkbp:genre gptkb:tragedy
gptkbp:has_character reinterpreted in modern contexts
gptkbp:has_inspired various works of art
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Classical_Athens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alcestis
gptkbp:influenced later Dramatists
modern Theater
gptkbp:influenced_by Greek Tragedy Tradition
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_embodies_the_theme_of sacrifice for love
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in gptkb:tragedy
the power of love
adapted in various media
the myth of Admetus
gptkbp:is_a_part_of_the_mythological_tradition_of gptkb:sacrifice
gptkbp:is_a_part_of_the_story_involving gptkb:the_Fates
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of feminist readings
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of self-sacrifice
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in gender roles
gptkbp:is_associated_with redemption through love
gptkbp:is_associated_with_the_play Alcestis by Euripides
gptkbp:is_character_in gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkbp:is_featured_in the myth of the Underworld
gptkbp:is_known_for sacrificing herself for her husband
gptkbp:is_known_to_have_been_loved_by gptkb:Admetus
gptkbp:is_known_to_have_been_saved_by gptkb:Heracles
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Admetus
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in various ancient texts
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other mythological figures
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a victim of fate
a devoted wife
flowers or wreaths
noble and selfless
gptkbp:is_often_described_as tragic heroine
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in the concept of fate
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in cautionary tale
gptkbp:is_referenced_in modern adaptations
gptkbp:is_sometimes_depicted_in_art_as a tragic figure
gptkbp:is_sometimes_portrayed_in_literature_as a martyr
gptkbp:is_studied_in literary studies
gptkbp:literary_devices foreshadowing
dramatic Irony
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Admetus
gptkb:Alcestis
gptkbp:narrative the nature of love
Greek tragedies.
the gods and mortals
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Euripides
gptkbp:notable_quote " Love is stronger than death."
" I would rather die than see my husband suffer."
gptkbp:performance_style tragic
gptkbp:plot_point Alcestis Agrees To Die
Heracles Brings Her Back
gptkbp:premiered_on 438 BC
gptkbp:public_reaction emotional Engagement
gptkbp:represents_the_concept_of marital devotion
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis analyzed For Moral Questions
discussed In Literary Studies
examined For Themes Of Gender
explored In Philosophy
interpreted As Feminist Text
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Thessaly
gptkbp:symbolism the struggle against death
gptkbp:theme gptkb:sacrifice
love
gptkbp:themes love and loyalty
gptkbp:was_known_for the afterlife
heroic sacrifice
the god Apollo
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Euripides
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Admetus
gptkb:Heroides
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7