EMMA D’ARCY Defined Magazine, June 2026

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Clara Bow in Get Your Man (1927)

"You know, [James Bond] was a character that has a gun on his hip who sashays 'round ... " —Daniel Craig (x)

In Greek mythology, Deianira, whose name translates as “man-destroyer” or “destroyer of her husband”, was a wife of Heracles. She was intially courted by the river god Achelous but saved from having to marry him by Heracles, who defeated Achelous in a wrestling contest for her hand in marriage. Deianira was associated with combat, and is described as someone who “drove a chariot and practiced the art of war.” A wild centaur attempted to kidnap Deianira as he was ferrying her across the river Euenos, but she was rescued by Heracles, who shot the centaur with a poisoned arrow. As he lay dying, the centaur persuaded Deianira to take a sample of his blood, telling her that a potion of it mixed with olive oil would ensure that Heracles would never again be unfaithful. Deianira believed his words and kept a little of the potion by her. Heracles fathered illegitimate children all across Greece and then fell in love with Iole. When Deianira feared that her husband would leave her forever, she smeared some of the blood on Heracles’ famous lionskin shirt. The centaur’s toxic blood burned Heracles terribly, and he threw himself into a funeral pyre. In despair, Deianira committed suicide. X

happy too tired July everyone

A marcher in a gay rights parade up New York’s Fifth Avenue, July 1979. Photographed by Brian Alpert.

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 3.02 | Queen's Landing

Picta Poesis (1552) Barthélemy Aneau

It’s National Eraser Day (every day is eraser day), Present and Correct