place
Lerna
also: Lernaean
The marsh near Argos, lair of the Hydra; its venom poisoned Hercules' arrows.
Reading notes
- The Heroides §9 Lernaean poisons
The venom of the Lernaean Hydra, with which Hercules' arrows — now in Omphale's hands — were tipped.
- Metamorphoses §1.10 Lerna
Marshy district near Argos whose pastures Io had left when Jupiter overtook her.