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Death of Nessus by Delaynay. In Greek mythology, Nessus was a famous centaur. He was the son of Ixion and Nephele, the Cloud. In a fit of lust, he attempted to kidnap Deianira, the wife of Heracles. Heracles saw Nessus attempting to rape his wife from across a river and shot a poisoned arrow into Nessus's breast.. ©Topham