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Tartarus, Thisbe, Triton & Triumviri

Tartarus

One of the regions of hell, where, according to Vergil, the souls of those who were exceptionally depraved were punished.

Thisbe

A beautiful girl of Babylon, beloved by Pyramus.

Triton

A sea deity, son of Neptune and Amphitrite. He was very powerful, and could calm the sea and abate storms at his pleasure.

Triumviri

Three magistrates appointed to govern the Roman state with absolute power.