Basic Facts Flashcards
Who are the women of Trachis?
The chorus
Other name for the women of Trachis?
The Trachiniae
What is Heracles’ wife’s name?
Deianeira
What is the name of the son of Deianeira and Heracles?
Hyllus
Who does Deianeira send to find Heracles?
Hyllus
Who gave Deianeira the ‘love potion’?
Nessus, the centaur Heracles killed
What is the name of Heracles’ lover?
Iole
What does Heracles make Hyllus promise?
That he will marry Iole
What does Deianeira send Heracles?
A robe infused with ‘love potion’
How does Heracles eventually die?
Burned alive to end his suffering
Who is Heracles’ herald?
Lichas
Who are Heracles’ parents?
Zeus and Alcmena
What is notable about the title of ‘Women of Trachis’?
It’s named for the chorus
What do the chorus do for Deianeira?
They convince her to send Hyllus to find Heracles
How does the play open?
With Deianeira complaining to Nurse that Heracles is always away fighting, neglecting his family
