More than one of these 7 encyclopedias carries each of the following subjects — but every one of them treats it in a sentence or two and then moves on. They are gathered here so the different accounts can sit side by side.
Tartarus
Aiton's Encyclopedia: tar'ta-rus, in Greek mythology, a sunless pit as far below Hades as earth is below Heaven. After Zeus had overthrown Cronus he imprisoned that god, together with the Titans, in Tartarus, closing the pit with gates of adamant. The later poets describe Tartarus as that part of the infernal regions where the shades of the wicked are punished. The word is used sometimes as synonymous with Hades. See Hades ; Zeus ; Cronus
Collier's New Encyclopedia: according to Hesiod, the son of Æther and Gæa, and father of the giants giants Typhœus and Echidna. In the Iliad, Tartarus is a place as far beneath Hades as heaven is above the earth -a dark desolate region into which Zeus hurled the rebel Titans. Afterward the name was sometimes used as a synonym of Hades, but more frequently to denote a place of punishment.
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Tendon
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the white fibrous tissue reaching from the end of a muscle to bone or some other structure which is to serve as a fixed attachment for it, or which it is intended to move. Tendons have been divided into (1) Funicular, or rope-like, as the long tendon of the biceps muscle of the arm. (2) Fascicular, as the short tendon of that muscle and as the great majority of tendons generally. (3) Aponeurotic or tendinous expansions, sometimes of considerable extent, and serviceable in strengthening the walls of cavities, as, for example, the tendons of the abdominal muscles. The tendons commence by separate fascicles from the end of each muscular fiber, and they similarly terminate by separate fascicles in distinct depressions in the bones, besides being closely incorporated with the periosteum. In some birds whose tendons are black the periosteum is black also. If a tendon is ruptured by an accident, or divided by the surgeon (tenotomy), the two ends, if not too far separated, unite with extreme readiness, by the formation of intervening plastic material, which soon acquires great firmness. The tendons most frequently ruptured are the ACHILLES TENDON (q. v.), and tendons of the rectus femoris and the triceps humeri. Among the diseases of tendons are inflammation and one of the forms of whitlow known as paronychia gravis, or tendinous whitlow. Fibrous tumors and small cartilaginous enlargements are often found in tendons.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Muscle
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Terpsichore
Collier's New Encyclopedia: in classical antiquiof Jupities, one of the muses, daughter over ter and Mnemosyne. She presided reckoned the dancing, of which she was ininventress, and in which, as her name her was timates, she took delight. To of the sometimes ascribed the invention natural cithara, rather than to Mercury. She is represented as a young virgin crowned dicotyledonous shrubs, with laurel and holding in her hands plants, consisting of trees coriaceous a musical instrument.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: terp-sik'o-re, in Greek mythology, one of the Muses. She was the inventress and special patron of dancing and lyric poetry. In art she is represented as clad in graceful, flowing robes, frequently seated and carrying a tambourine or else a lyre in her hand. Dancing is sometimes called the Terpsichorean art, and those that are fond of dancing devotees of Terpsichore.
1000 Classical Characters: One of the Muses, daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne . She presided over dancing. brated Christian writer of Carthage, who lived A. D. 196. He was originally a pagan, but embraced Christianity, of which faith he became an able advocate. Tertullianus, J. Septimius Florens. A cele-
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Tetzel
Collier's New Encyclopedia: JOHANN, a preacher; born in Leipsic, Germany, about 1455. He entered the order of the Dominicans, and in 1502 was appointed by the Roman see a preacher of indulgences, and carried on for 15 years a very lucrative trade in them. His life was so corrupt that at Innsbruck he was sentenced to be drowned for adultery, but got off through powerful intercession. Having traveled to Rome, he was absolved by Pope Lec X., and now carried on the sale of indulgences with still greater effrontery. Luther came out with his theses against this crying abuse in 1517, and the popular indignation aroused, brought on the REFORMATION. (q. v.). A great part of the money acquired by his traffic in indulgences was used for the erection of St. Peter's church at Rome. Tetzel died in Liepsic July 14, 1519.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Luther
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Thais
1000 Classical Characters: A celebrated woman of Athens , who accompanied Alexander the Great in his Asiatic conquests. She is alluded to by Dryden in his famous ode, Alexander's Feast: "The lovely Thais by his side Sate like a blooming Eastern bride In flower of youth and beauty's pride."
Collier's New Encyclopedia: a famous Athenian courtesan, She accompanied Alex Alexander, who, during an orgy, was persuaded by her to destroy the city of Persepolis. After the death of the Macedonian conqueror, she became the wife of Ptolemy, King of Egypt.
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Themis
Collier's New Encyclopedia: in Greek mythology, one of the Titanides, the daughter of Uranus and Ge, was after Metis married to Zeus, and bore him the Horæ-Eunomia ("Equity"), Dike ("Justice"), and Eirene ("Peace"); also the Moirai Moirai or Fates. She was regarded as the personification of order and justice, or of whatever is established by use and wont; and as such was charged by Zeus to convoke the gods and preside over them when assembled, being likewise represented as reigning in the assemblies of men. In art Themis holds a cornucopia and a pair of scales.
1000 Classical Characters: Daughter of Uranus and Ge, who was married to Zeus ( Jupiter ), and by whom she became the mother of the Horae , Eunomia, Dice ( Astraea ), Irene , and of the Moerae. In the Homeric poems Themis is the personification of the order of things established by law, custom, and equity, whence she is described as reigning in the assemblies of men, and as convening, by the command of Zeus, the assembly of the gods.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: in Greek mythology, the goddess of right and justice. According to one account she was the mother of the Three Fates, and the advisor of Zeus in matters of right and wrong. In art, Themis is represented as an erect, draped figure, such as is seen sometimes on courthouses holding aloft a pair of scales in which to weigh the claims of contending parties.
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