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Tagus

The river Tagus, personified as a deity or symbol of Portugal.

minor

Also known as gentle Tagus

First appearance: canto i

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VDVasco da GamaCUCupidTSThe StrangerMAMan'oelHEHerculesTATagus

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  • Other

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Tagus in canto i