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

So that night they went up stealthily, for there was no moon, and the gate was open, and Tarpeia was standing there.

From Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

But it is a place of fear and dread, ever since Tarpeia died there for her betrayal, and one may dream other dreams there than those of peace and love.

From Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

Quand on veut visiter la roche Tarp�ienne, on sonne � une porte de peu d'apparence, sur laquelle sont �crits ces mots: Rocca Tarpeia.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

View from the Garden of the Rupe Tarpeia.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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