Which mythology does Deianira belong to?

Deianira belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Deianira appear in?

Deianira appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Deianira

The wife whose love-charm destroys Heracles

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Oeneus
Siblings: Meleager
Group: Heroes · Mortal · Queen
Appears in: Heracles

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Deianira is the Calydonian princess won by Heracles, who wrestles the river-god Achelous for her hand. When the centaur Nessus tries to carry her off, Heracles shoots him, and the dying Nessus tricks her into saving his poisoned blood as a love-charm. Years later, fearing a rival, she smears it on her husband's robe; it burns him alive, and she hangs herself in grief.

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Who is Deianira?: Deianira is the Calydonian princess won by Heracles, who wrestles the river-god Achelous for her hand. When the centaur Nessus tries to carry her off, Heracles shoots him, and the dying Nessus tricks her into saving his poisoned blood as a love-charm.
Which mythology does Deianira belong to?: Deianira belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Deianira appear in?: Deianira appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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