Deianeira

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dee-ah-NY-rah'dee-eye-NEER-uh'4 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
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MEANING

Man-destroyer or destroyer of her husband

ORIGIN

Greek mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek elements 'deios' (husband) and 'anēr' (man)

CULTURAL NOTES

Deianeira is best known in Greek mythology as the wife of Heracles (Hercules) who accidentally caused his death.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Deianeira is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, particularly known from the tragic story of Heracles and the myth surrounding the poisoned shirt.

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Deianeira - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations