Deianeira was the daughter of Althaea and Oeneus the king
of Calydon. Heracles rescued Deianeira from the river god Achelous and won her
love. Heracles and Deianeira had a son called Hyllus. Deianeira was taken by Nessus, a centaur, when crossing the river. Heracles
killed Nessus with a poisoned arrow. Prior to his death Nessus tricked
Deianeira into believing that a potion made from his semen and blood would
ensure Heracles undying love. However, this potion was poisonous and lead to
Heracles death. Deianeira was grief stricken and committed suicide (Wikipedia
2006).