# Heracles — The Trachiniae character guide

> Heracles in The Trachiniae by Sophocles.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Dramatis Personae Heracles, Attendants bearing Heracles

**First appearance:** 0001-dramatis-personae

## Who they are

The great hero, dying from a poisoned robe sent by Deianira.

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