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Rather than spare himself, Nisus returned to a scene of mortal peril in the hope of saving another’s life.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2014

As Virgil tells it, Nisus realized as he was fleeing from the enemy that he had been separated from Euryalus.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2014

Nisus wild with anxiety turned back to find him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Nisus and Euryalus were their names, the first a valiant and experienced soldier, the other only a stripling, but equally brave and full of generous ardor for heroic deeds.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Nisus, King of Megara, had on his head, a purple lock of hair which he had been warned never to cut.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton