Deianira

or De·ia·nei·ra

[ dee-yuh-nahy-ruh ]

/ ˌdi yəˈnaɪ rə /

noun Classical Mythology.

a sister of Meleager and wife of Hercules, whom she killed unwittingly by giving him a shirt that had been dipped in the poisoned blood of Nessus.

Example sentences from the Web for deianeira

The messenger, Lichas, hastened to do her bidding, and Deianeira waited with fast-beating heart for the success of her venture.

Myths of Greece and Rome |H. A. Guerber
After passing three happy years with Deianeira an unfortunate accident occurred, which for a time marred their felicity.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome |E.M. Berens
Hearing these tidings Deianeira leaves the scene without uttering a word.

Authors of Greece |T. W. Lumb
Hercules paused for a moment to contemplate the stream, and glanced about for some safe mode to transport Deianeira across.

Myths of Greece and Rome |H. A. Guerber

Day after day he lingered by her side, forgetful of duty, Deianeira, and all but his first dream of love and happiness.

Myths of Greece and Rome |H. A. Guerber

British Dictionary definitions for deianeira

Deianira

/ (ˌdiːəˈnaɪərə, ˌdeɪə-) /

noun

Greek myth a sister of Meleager and wife of Hercules. She unintentionally killed Hercules by dipping his tunic in the poisonous blood of the Centaur Nessus, thinking it to be a love charm

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Deianira

or De·ia·nei·ra

noun Classical Mythology.

Example sentences from the Web for deianeira

British Dictionary definitions for deianeira

noun