person
Nessus
The centaur whose poisoned blood later killed Hercules; his gore is an ingredient in Medea's brew.
Reading notes
- Hercules on Oeta §500 the author of the device is Nessus
Nessus, the centaur whose poisoned blood becomes the fatal love-charm; shot by Hercules for assaulting Deianira.
- Medea §634 a twofold gore, his bride's gift
The blood of the centaur Nessus, sent by Deianira as a love-charm, which burned Hercules to death.