Deianira

Proper noun

Meaning

Deianira

(Greek mythology) The third wife of Heracles.

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Examples

As he lay dying, Nessus plotted revenge, told Deianira to gather up his blood and spilled semen and, if she ever wanted to prevent Heracles from having affairs with other women, she should apply them to his vestments. Source: Internet

However, Nessus is true to the archetype of the mischievous centaur and tries to steal Deianira away while Heracles is still in the water. Source: Internet

Ovid, Metamorphoses, IX l.132-3 Several years later, rumor tells Deianira that she has a rival for the love of Heracles. Source: Internet

Thinking of revenge, Nessus gives Deianira his blood-soaked tunic before he dies, telling her it will "excite the love of her husband". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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