Definition: The term "alcestis" is a term used in classical Greek mythology to refer to a mortal who was turned into a human being by Apollo, but only for a short time. Alcestis is said to have been transformed from a mortal to a human during the Trojan War and her transformation was not permanent. She was reborn as a mortal again after she had fallen in love with Hector, the son of Hector, who was later killed in battle. This story has become an important part
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