Meaning Of The Word Nessus
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Nessus Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Nessus?
Nessus in American English
noun: a centaur who, on attempting to seduce Deianira, the wife of Hercules, was shot by Hercules with a poisoned arrow. Before Nessus died, he gave to Deianira the poisoned tunic that ultimately caused Hercules' death Nessus in British English noun: a centaur that killed Hercules. A garment dipped in its blood fatally poisoned Hercules, who had been given it by Deianira who thought it was a love charm |
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