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Terminus

The Roman god of boundaries, encountered by Jurgen in the underworld.

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First appearance: xxxiv how emperor jurgen fared infernally

Terminus shows up with force in XXVIII: Of Compromises in Leukê. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A stationary figure who never moves, representing the rigidity of custom in Leukê.
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  • Mythological and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Mortal and Mythic Women

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Jurgen’s calm, rational dismissal of his father Coth’s lifelong guilt—redu…

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