# Nessus — The Trachiniae character guide

> Nessus in The Trachiniae by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Centaur, the Centaur, Hyllus The Centaur Nessus

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

## Who they are

Centaur whose poisoned blood kills Heracles.

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