tartarus

• Eigenname für einen Ort in der griechischen Mythologie, an dem die Sünder nach dem Tod bestraft werden; auch Bezeichnung für die Unterwelt bzw. den Abgrund.

A proper noun referring to a place in mythology where the wicked are punished after death.

unzählbar · Eigenname

1. Underworld punishment realmC1formal

   In Greek mythology, a deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment for the wicked and a prison for the Titans.

   Tartaros

   • In ancient stories, the Titans were imprisoned in Tartarus after their defeat.
   • Sinners were said to be sent to Tartarus for eternal punishment.
   • The poet described Tartarus as a dark and gloomy place beneath the earth.

   Synonymeabysshellinfernonetherworldpitunderworld