Tarpeia

American  

[tahr-pee-uh] / tɑrˈpi ə /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a vestal virgin who betrayed Rome to the Sabines and was crushed under their shields when she claimed a reward.

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Tarpeia British  

/ tɑːˈpiːə /

noun

1. (in Roman legend) a vestal virgin, who betrayed Rome to the Sabines and was killed by them when she requested a reward

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Example Sentences

And near Tarpeia, by the Capitol That dwelt, betrayer of the walls of Rome.

From Plutarch's Lives, Volume I by Stewart, Aubrey

Everything took place as arranged, except that the misguided Tarpeia received much more than she had bargained for.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred

Mrs. Behn contributed both Prologue and Epilogue, the former being spoken by that sweet-voiced blonde, winsome Charlotte Butler, the latter by Lady Slingsby, who acted Tarpeia.

From The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I by Summers, Montague

"I read about that rock, and about Tarpeia, in a history in America, and I want to see how the rock looks."

From Rollo in Rome by Abbott, Jacob

According to the popular legend, when the Sabines came against Rome, Tarpeia promised to open the gate of the fortress to them if they would give her what they wore on their left arms.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert