# Hyllus — The Trachiniae character guide

> Hyllus in The Trachiniae by Sophocles.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hyllus Ay, Hyllus Hear, Hyllus Yea, Hyllus Woman

**First appearance:** 0001-dramatis-personae

## Who they are

The dutiful son caught between an absent, glorious father and a frightened mother, sent to find news that will undo them all.

## Relationships

### [Heracles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/heracles)

_family_

Heracles is Hyllus's father, and Hyllus is deeply loyal to him, ultimately carrying out his final commands.

### [Deianira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/deianira)

_family_

Deianira is Hyllus's mother, and he loves her but later condemns her for causing Heracles's suffering.

### [Zeus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/zeus)

_family_

Hyllus is the grandson of Zeus, and he prays to him for guidance and mercy regarding his father's fate.

### [Lichas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/lichas)

_rivalry_

Hyllus confronts Lichas for his lies to Deianira, exposing his treachery.

### [Nurse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/nurse)

_social_

The Nurse is a trusted household servant who informs Hyllus of Deianira's distress and suicide.

### [Heracles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/heracles)

_family_

Heracles is Hyllus's father, and Hyllus is deeply loyal to him, ultimately carrying out his final commands.

### [Deianira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/characters/deianira)

_family_

Deianira is Hyllus's mother, and he loves her but later condemns her for causing Heracles's suffering.

## In the story

### [Dramatis Personae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trachiniae_se/chapters/dramatis-personae)

Son of Heracles and Deianira.

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