The Trachiniae · Character
Hyllus
The dutiful son caught between an absent, glorious father and a frightened mother, sent to find news that will undo them all.
supporting
Also known as Hyllus Ay, Hyllus Hear, Hyllus Yea, Hyllus Woman
First appearance: Dramatis Personae
As a supporting figure in The Trachiniae, Hyllus is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Son of Heracles and Deianira.
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With Heracles (family): Heracles is Hyllus's father, and Hyllus is deeply loyal to him, ultimately carrying out his final commands. With Deianira (family): Deianira is Hyllus's mother, and he loves her but later…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Heracles' Family and Foes
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
Deianira’s speech marks the dramatic climax because it reveals her psychological peak of terror and despair: a…
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- Heracles
family · positive
Heracles is Hyllus's father, and Hyllus is deeply loyal to him, ultimately carrying out… How this plays out →
- Deianira
family · ambivalent
- Zeus
family · positive
- Lichas
rivalry · negative
- Nurse
social · positive
- Heracles
family · positive
Heracles is Hyllus's father, and Hyllus is deeply loyal to him, ultimately carrying out… How this plays out →
- Deianira
family · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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Hyllus appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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