Tatius

[ tey-shuhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Roman Legend.

a Sabine king who, following the rape of the Sabine women, attacked Rome and eventually ruled with Romulus.

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After the death of Tatius, Romulus found himself sole master of the city.

Quibus dolose promissis, Tarpeia Sabinos in arcem perduxit, ubi Tatius scutis eam obrui iussit; nam et ea in laevis habuerant.

The name of the general who was placed in command of this mighty host was Titus Tatius.

Tatius was compelled to assent to these measures, though he yielded very reluctantly.

The Senate-house, which is now right worthy of an assemblage so august, when Tatius held the sway, was made of straw.

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