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Tartarean

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Tar·ta·rus  (tärtr-s)
n.
1. Greek Mythology The abysmal regions below Hades where the Titans were confined.
2. An infernal region; hell.
[Latin, from Greek Tartaros.]
Tar·tare·an (-târ-n) adj.
Tartarean [tɑːˈtɛərɪən -ˈtɑːrɪ-]
adj
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Literary of or relating to Tartarus; infernal
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Adj.1.Tartarean - of or relating to or characteristic of Hades or Tartarus
Hadean, Plutonian
infernal - being of the underworld; "infernal regions"
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Standing on this were the Tartarean shapes of the pagan harpooneers, always the whale-ship's stokers.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
no, let us rather choose Arm'd with Hell flames and fury all at once O're Heav'ns high Towrs to force resistless way, Turning our Tortures into horrid Arms Against the Torturer; when to meet the noise Of his Almighty Engin he shall hear Infernal Thunder, and for Lightning see Black fire and horror shot with equal rage Among his Angels; and his Throne it self Mixt with TARTAREAN Sulphur, and strange fire, His own invented Torments.
Paradise Lost by Milton, John View in context
 
 
 
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