Where does “tartarus” come from?
tartarus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Τάρταρος, from Ancient Greek Ταρτησσός, from Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειοι Στῆλαι.
tartarus (Latin): A river of Venetia that used to flow into the Adriatic Sea, now called Tartaro
Definitions
- A river of Venetia that used to flow into the Adriatic Sea, now called Tartaro
Ancestry of “tartarus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Τάρταρος | Tartarus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ταρτησσός | Tartessus; Tartessos |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ἡράκλειοι Στῆλαι | — |