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tarpeian Meaning
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tarpeian (a.)
Pertaining to or designating a rock or peak of the Capitoline hill, Rome, from which condemned criminals were hurled.
tarpeian Sentence Examples
- The Tarpeian Rock was a site of public executions in ancient Rome.
- According to tradition, Vestal Virgins who broke their vows were thrown from the Tarpeian Rock.
- The Tarpeian Rock is located on the Capitoline Hill overlooking the Roman Forum.
- The name "Tarpeian" is said to derive from the legendary Roman maiden Tarpeia.
- Tarpeia was promised a reward by the Sabine king for opening the gates of the city.
- However, Tarpeia was betrayed and was killed by being crushed under the weight of the Sabine shields.
- The Tarpeian Rock became a symbol of treachery and betrayal.
- In modern times, the Tarpeian Rock is a popular tourist attraction.
- Visitors can climb to the top of the Tarpeian Rock for panoramic views of Rome.
- The Tarpeian Rock is a reminder of the harshness and brutality of ancient Roman life.
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Pertaining to or designating a rock or peak of the Capitoline hill, Rome, from which condemned criminals were hurled.
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The Tarpeian Rock was a site of public executions in ancient Rome.
According to tradition, Vestal Virgins who broke their vows were thrown from the Tarpeian Rock.
The Tarpeian Rock is located on the Capitoline Hill overlooking the Roman Forum.
The name "Tarpeian" is said to derive from the legendary Roman maiden Tarpeia.
