Accidental killing followed by voluntary exile

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• Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome THE ARGONAUTS. / STORY OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE. / PELOPS. / HERACLES (HERCULES).; lines 8170-8264 confidence: high

  After three years with Deianeira, Heracles accidentally kills a noble serving youth at Oeneus's banquet; the father absolves him, but Heracles self-banishes and travels toward Trachin with Deianeira and Hyllus.

  Heracles accidentally kills a serving youth, is absolved by the father, yet banishes himself according to the law of the land.

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