Deianira, Deïanira, or Deianeira [1] (/ ˌ d iː ə ˈ n aɪ r ə / DEE-ə-NY-rə; [2] Ancient Greek: Δηϊάνειρα, romanized: Dēiáneira, or Δῃάνειρα, Dēáneira, IPA: [dɛːiáneːra]), also known as Dejanira, [3] is a Calydonian princess in Greek mythology whose name translates as "man-destroyer" [4] or "destroyer of her ...

There are two characters named Deianira in Greek mythology. The name means "the destroyer of her husband". The lesser known character is an Amazon that was killed by Heracles while performing one of his Twelve Labours, which was to acquire the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. The best known Deianira was the second wife of Heracles.

In Greek mythology, Deianira (/ˌdeɪ.əˈnaɪrə/; Ancient Greek: Δηϊάνειρα, Dēiáneira, or Δῃάνειρα, Dēáneira, [dɛːiáneːra]) was the name of three individuals whose name meant as "man-destroyer" [1] or "destroyer of her husband".

Jul 24, 2014 · Deianira was the second wife of the Greek hero and demi-god Herakles (better known as Hercules, son of the god Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene). She was the daughter of King Oeneus and Queen Althaea of Calydon.

Deianira was a mortal princess in Greek mythology, and also a wife of the Greek hero Heracles. Famously, Deianira was also the cause of her husband’s death, doing something that gods, giants, monsters and men had all failed to achieve.

Apr 22, 2021 · The myth of Deianira and the Tunic of Nessus is very famous in Greek mythology. In the story, a very vicious and wild centaur by the name of Nessus tried to either kidnap or rape Deianira; however, the beautiful princess was rescued by her husband Heracles.

Hercules married a second wife, Deianira. He won her hand in marriage by wrestling with the river-god Acheloos, who took the form of a centaur. During the fight, Hercules broke off one of Acheloos' horns.

Aug 5, 2022 · Deianira was a Calydonian princess who was famous for killing Heracles. Why did Deianira kill him? Why did Deianira kill herself? Read on to find out.

Apr 16, 2017 · The name Deianira, also known as Deianeira or Dejanira, means ''man-destroyer'' or ''destroyer of her husband''. Classical mythology is full of fate and destinies written by the gods. In the case of Hercules and Deianira they were very cruel. Her naive personality destroyed her life. Deianira couldn't live without her husband, so she committed ...

Apr 19, 2024 · Deianira, a princess of Calydon, was born to King Oeneus and Queen Althaea. Her name, roughly translating to 'man-destroyer' or 'destroyer of her husband,' hinted at her eventual role in Greek mythology.