tartarus

Meanings

• noun

  In Greek mythology, the abyss or pit where the wicked are punished after death.

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Tartarus

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Etymology

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From Greek Tartaros, the name of a god, possibly meaning 'darkness' or 'depth'.

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Trivia

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1. Tartarus is sometimes depicted as having several layers, each with its own type of punishment.

2. The wicked are said to be punished in Tartarus for all eternity.

3. In some versions of Greek mythology, Tartarus was also the name of a Titan, the father of Typhon.

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1. Hades: In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld, also known as the ruler of the dead. Tartarus is sometimes considered a part of Hades, the underworld.

2. Underworld: A place in various mythologies where the dead go after death. In Greek mythology, the underworld is ruled by Hades and includes Tartarus, where the wicked are punished.

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Culture

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Tartarus is a place in Greek mythology, often described as a deep, dark abyss or pit. It is the abode of the wicked dead, who are punished for their sins in various ways. Tartarus is sometimes also used as a synonym for the underworld or Hades. In literature, Tartarus has been depicted in various ways, from a desolate and barren wasteland to a place of unimaginable torment.

How to Memorize "tartarus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a deep, dark pit or abyss. Imagine the wicked dead being punished in various ways.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Tartarus' with the idea of punishment for the wicked dead.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tartarus is the place where the wicked are punished in the underworld.'

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