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In Greek mythology, the Shirt of Nessus (also known as Tunic of Nessus or Nessus-robe) was an special poisoned shirt that caused the death of Heracles. Metaphorically, it represents "a source of misfortune from which there is no escape; a fatal present; anything that wounds the susceptibilities" or a "destructive or expiatory force or influence".

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  • Shirt of Nessus
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  • In Greek mythology, the Shirt of Nessus (also known as Tunic of Nessus or Nessus-robe) was an special poisoned shirt that caused the death of Heracles. Metaphorically, it represents "a source of misfortune from which there is no escape; a fatal present; anything that wounds the susceptibilities" or a "destructive or expiatory force or influence".
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  • In Greek mythology, the Shirt of Nessus (also known as Tunic of Nessus or Nessus-robe) was an special poisoned shirt that caused the death of Heracles. Metaphorically, it represents "a source of misfortune from which there is no escape; a fatal present; anything that wounds the susceptibilities" or a "destructive or expiatory force or influence".
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