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The Lusiads · Character
Teresa
A female name, possibly a saint or noblewoman mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: canto iii
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The emotional/psychological peak occurs as Vasco da Gama and his crew, after enduring the "snares and perils"…
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