tartarus

• Nom propre désignant, dans la mythologie grecque, la partie la plus profonde des Enfers où les criminels sont punis après leur mort. Par extension, il peut désigner un lieu de souffrance, un abîme ou l'enfer.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

   Tartare (enfer grec)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabysshellinfernonetherworldpitunderworld