Nessus

Nessus Name meanings & History

In Greek mythology, Nessus was a centaur who was killed by Heracles (Hercules). He is known for his toxic blood, which caused Heracles' wife Deianeira's death. The name Nessus means "lion" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Nessus (Ancient Greek: Νέσσος) was a famous centaur who was killed by Heracles, and whose tainted blood in turn killed Heracles. He was the son of Centauros. He fought in the battle with the Lapiths and became a ferryman on the river Euenos. The name possibly means "the duck" (nêssos), perhaps because he was a ferryman who carried passengers across a river on his back. Nessus is most commonly used as a name in literature, art, and pop culture. It has yet to gain popularity as a baby name.