This is motif in Carolyn Oliver's THE ALCESTIS MACHINE, which I just reviewed for ON THE SEAWALL
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September 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Alcestis is Nay's (@myutoeve.bsky.social) OC! she's always been one of my faves from them but i always found her deceptively hard to draw. Still, hope you all don't mind a repost too much, i still like her
December 6, 2024 at 2:12 AM
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"Riddles of the Sphinx" by Meagan Cleveland, "Glorious Exploits" by Ferdia Lennon, "Alcestis" by Katharine Beutner (a favorite), Sophia Kouidou-Giles "An Unexpected Ally", keeping a eye on Danai Christopoulou's submissions.
February 7, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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This painting, by the Finnish painter Albert Edelfelt (c. 1854-1905), was inspired by stories about the ancient Greek mythological figure, Alcestis. For more info on this artwork and the tale that inspired it, click on the picture below. thehistorianshut.com/2021/05/30/a... #art #mythology
Alcestis on the Banks of the Styx, by Albert Edelfelt (c. 1854-1905) - The Historian's Hut
This painting, by the Finnish painter Albert Edelfelt (c. 1854-1905), was inspired by stories about the ancient Greek mythological figure, Alcestis. She was the daughter of King Pelias of Iolcos, and ...
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January 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Iphigenia, Macaria, Alcestis—each sacrificed not for love, but for leverage.
These weren’t sentimental stories. They were political theater.
And the blood was always hers. martinifisher.com/2025/06/17/b...
These weren’t sentimental stories. They were political theater.
And the blood was always hers. martinifisher.com/2025/06/17/b...
Built on Her Blood: The Political Strategy Behind Ancient Female Sacrifice
The myths of ancient Greece often revolve around the sacrifice of women: Iphigenia at Aulis, Macaria at Athens, Alcestis in Thessaly. While these stories are widely told as personal tragedies, they…
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June 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Genus/Species: Phaeostrymon alcestis
Subtitle: the Soapberry Hairstreak
Subtitle: the Soapberry Hairstreak
December 7, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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"Sol y luz del día, celestes torbellinos de una nube errante!" #Alcestis #Eurípides
November 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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has finally named her Kindle: "Alcestis"
December 11, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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If you enjoyed "Song of Achilles" I would recommend "The Silence of the Girls" by Pat Barker, "A Thousand Ships" by Natalie Haynes and especially Katharine Beutner's "Alcestis" which predates Song of Achilles and is about Alcestis hooking up with Persephone in the underworld.
January 29, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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Finally... I started playing this game since March 2023 and playing for 2 months to get most of achievements, then I purchased 2 DLCs on winter sale to complete the remaining of it... now I can move on to another game. 🤓🤚
#CompletionistGaming #LawnMowingSimulator
#CompletionistGaming #LawnMowingSimulator
January 4, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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Eurípides lo tiene claro.
#memesfilológicos #literaturagriega #filologíaclásica #teatrogriego #tragediagriega #Alcestis #Eurípides
#memesfilológicos #literaturagriega #filologíaclásica #teatrogriego #tragediagriega #Alcestis #Eurípides
June 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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8. La Paciente Silenciosa - Alex M.
(MAYO)
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Historia lenta hasta que se convierte en un thriller desenfrado que no puedes dejar de leer.
He estado OBSESIONADO con la paradoja de Alcestis y con Alicia.
🏆 Plot twist completamente INESPERADO que me ha dejado alucinado. #BookSky
(MAYO)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Historia lenta hasta que se convierte en un thriller desenfrado que no puedes dejar de leer.
He estado OBSESIONADO con la paradoja de Alcestis y con Alicia.
🏆 Plot twist completamente INESPERADO que me ha dejado alucinado. #BookSky
November 16, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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I wonder if that other figure is maybe Herakles going to the underworld to rescue Alcestis…? Views, anyone? He’s holding something in his right hand but I can’t find a photo that shows what it is (particularly if it’s his club).
October 18, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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Really getting into my Alcestis Radio on Spotify!
March 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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New books❤️ from Carolyn Oliver and @christenkauffman.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Don’t know why it corrected to Alcestis lol
October 13, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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Love to see @carolynroliver.bsky.social in @poetrydaily.bsky.social! 💜🎉🎉
Listen to Episode 64 with Carolyn Oliver (Of Alcestis, Space and Star Trek, and What Would You Give Up For Love?) here: share.transistor.fm/s/29d1c32e
Listen to Episode 64 with Carolyn Oliver (Of Alcestis, Space and Star Trek, and What Would You Give Up For Love?) here: share.transistor.fm/s/29d1c32e
April 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Today's Featured Poem:
"Deep Learning" by Carolyn Oliver (@CarolynROliver.bsky.social), from The Alcestis Machine, published by Acre Books (@acrebooks.bsky.social).
Read here:
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"Deep Learning" by Carolyn Oliver (@CarolynROliver.bsky.social), from The Alcestis Machine, published by Acre Books (@acrebooks.bsky.social).
Read here:
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Deep Learning
In another life, I am a voice for hire. Nights
in a blanketed back room I give you names,
side effects, animals, hours, kinks,
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April 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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New poetry from @carolynroliver.bsky.social in Smartish Pace! See you all soon in LA at T540.
Carolyn Oliver is the author of The Alcestis Machine @acrebooks.bsky.social ; Inside the Storm I Want to Touch the Tremble @uofupress.bsky.social & (Seven Kitchens). She lives in Massachusetts.
Carolyn Oliver is the author of The Alcestis Machine @acrebooks.bsky.social ; Inside the Storm I Want to Touch the Tremble @uofupress.bsky.social & (Seven Kitchens). She lives in Massachusetts.
March 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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My MA students ranting about how much they hate Admetus in an especially lively class on the Alcestis.
March 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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I believe that it actually has relevance, but on a cosmic level (I touch upon this in my forthcoming paper on Kronos' curse). Apollo highlights the law of equivalent exchange: death for death for death (until Zeus, angry at Apollo, relents and sends Heracles to save Alcestis!)
March 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Decided to read some greek plays! Started this evening with, Alcestis by Euripides
I dont know why but i love Euripides way of writing so much. He makes me giggle when he shouldnt. >.<
Will pick Hippolytos up tomorrow!
I dont know why but i love Euripides way of writing so much. He makes me giggle when he shouldnt. >.<
Will pick Hippolytos up tomorrow!
July 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Join us on Episode 64 (Of Alcestis, Space and Star Trek, and What Would You Give Up For Love?) to hear Carolyn Oliver read poems from The Alcestis Machine!
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January 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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