# Deianira — The Trachiniae character guide

> Deianira in The Trachiniae by Sophocles.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Queen Deianira, Deianira Maidens, Alcmena Deianira, Enter Deianira

**First appearance:** 0002-the-trachiniae

## Who they are

Wife of Heracles, whose jealousy leads to tragedy.

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