Tarpeia (in some traditions)

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Tarpeia (in some traditions) is a figure from Roman legend associated with the early conflicts between Romans and Sabines, sometimes portrayed as a traitorous maiden whose actions led to her death.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf legendary Roman woman
mythological figure
appearsIn Roman legendary accounts of the Sabine women episode
associatedPlace Capitoline Hill
Tarpeian Rock
associatedWith Tatius
surface form: Sabine king Titus Tatius

conflict between Romans and Sabines
early Roman history
commemoratedBy name of the Tarpeian Rock
culture Ancient Roman mythology
deathCause crushed by Sabine shields in legend
familyRole daughter of a Roman commander in some traditions
legendaryTime reign of Romulus
moralInterpretation example of greed leading to destruction in some accounts
example of misunderstood loyalty in alternative readings
motivationInLegend deception by Sabines in some versions
desire for gold ornaments in some versions
narrativeFunction explains name and use of Tarpeian Rock for traitors
notableFor betrayal of the Roman citadel
death by being crushed under shields
portrayedAs traitor in some traditions
victim in some traditions
punishmentType execution by being crushed
roleInLegend Roman maiden
symbolism archetype of treachery in Roman moral discourse
warning against betrayal of the city

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Tatius spouse Tarpeia (in some traditions)