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ad-MEE-tuhs
noun
From Greek mythology: Pherae, a king of Thessaly, saved by Apollo from death when his wife Alcestis offers to die in his place.
1854WaldenWhile my acquaintances went unhesitatingly into trade or the professions, I contemplated this occupation as most like theirs; ranging the hills all summer to pick the berries which came in my way, and thereafter carelessly dispose of them; so, to keep the flocks of Admetus.1882New Arabian NightsElvira and Stubbs advanced behind him, like a couple of Admetus's sheep following the god Apollo.1895Old Greek StoriesIt's over, Admetus is marrying her And they're joining the two of them at this moment. Ah! How a jealous soul Endures a harsh torture!1895The Golden AgePerseus, with his cap of darkness and his wonderful sandals, was not long in winging his way to our hearts; Apollo knocked at Admetus' gate in something of the right fairy fashion; Psyche brought with her an orthodox palace of magic, as well as helpful birds and friendly ants.Labels: Henry David Thoreau, James Baldwin, Kenneth Grahame, Robert Louis Stevenson
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