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Tereus

A mythological king who raped Philomela, referenced in the poem.

minor

Also known as Tereus descant'st

First appearance: the rape of lucrece

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TATarquinLULucrecePHPhilomelaTETereus

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  • Other

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  • Mythological and Personified Figures
  • Roman Political Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Mythological Lovers and Deities

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Tereus in the rape of lucrece