# Deception and Miscommunication in The Trachiniae

> Theme guide for The Trachiniae by Sophocles.

Lichas hides Heracles' relationship with Iolè, and Deianira is deceived by the centaur Nessus's gift, leading to catastrophic misunderstandings that drive the tragedy.

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