# Iolè — The Trachiniae character guide

> Iolè in The Trachiniae by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-the-trachiniae

## Who they are

Captive princess whose beauty sparks Deianira's jealousy.

## Relationships

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

_rivalry_

Deianira views Iolè as a romantic rival, the younger woman Heracles brought home as a concubine.

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

_professional_

Lichas is tasked with delivering Iolè to Deianira, acting as her custodian and keeper of her secret.

## In the story

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

Daughter of Eurytus, captive wife to Heracles, mute character.

## Links

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