Duessa

Duessa is a character from the poem "The Faerie Queene," symbolizing falsehood and deception. She appears as a beautiful, alluring woman who disguises her true nature with charm and appearance, leading others astray. Duessa represents themes of dishonesty, temptation, and the peril of being deceived by outward appearances that hide immoral or harmful truths. Her character serves as a warning about the dangers of valuing superficial beauty over integrity and truth.