Pherae

[ feer-ee ]

/ ˈfɪər i /

(in ancient geography) a town in SE Thessaly: the home of Admetus and Alcestis.

Example sentences from the Web for pherae

Pelopidas, treacherously made prisoner by Alexander of Pherae, is rescued by Epaminondas.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 2 |Various
Romans were encamped near Thebes, started with his whole force from Larisa in the direction of Pherae.

The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) |Polybius
The same dislike would be roused by the Athenian alliance with Alexander of Pherae (368-367).

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 |Various
In what state of mind do we fancy Alexander of Pherae lived?

De Officiis |Marcus Tullius Cicero

Thebe, daughter of Jason and wife of Alexander of Pherae, ii, 25.

De Officiis |Marcus Tullius Cicero