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Comparing Thanatos And Heracles
In another myth, Thanatos and Heracles got in a fight. Apollo told King Admetus that his death was coming soon and told him he could avoid his death if someone was willing to take his place. When it was time for Thanatos to take Admetus, he expected one of his elderly parents would take his place, but neither of them did. Instead, Alcestis, his wife, volunteered. Knowing Admetus didn’t want to live without his wife, Heracles helped. Since, Sisyphus was able to outsmart Thanatos, Heracles knew he could outmuscle him. When Heracles came across Thanatos, he overthrew Thanatos, forcing him to let go of Alcestis. Alcestis and Admetus were reuinited again because of
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