Tanaquil
a legendary queen of Rome who prophesied the future greatness of Servius Tullius and helped him to gain the throne after the murder of her husband by a political faction.
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Balanchine danced the role of Polio and Tanaquil, the Etruscan Queen sensitive to omens, danced the victim.
The Tragic Downfall of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ballet’s Greatest Muse | Nancy Buirski | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe hope our film Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq illuminates the exceptional qualities of Tanny in dance and in life.
The Tragic Downfall of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ballet’s Greatest Muse | Nancy Buirski | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is the very form of ballet that is embodied in the life of Tanaquil Le Clercq, making her personal story a thing of poetry.
The Tragic Downfall of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ballet’s Greatest Muse | Nancy Buirski | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTanaquil Le Clercq is a name resonant with drama and tragedy.
The Tragic Downfall of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ballet’s Greatest Muse | Nancy Buirski | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHoc visu Tanaquil summam ei dignitatem portendi intellexit coniugique suasit ut eum haud secus ac suos liberos educaret.
Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'Homond
Out of respect to her high rank, Tanaquil set her free and welcomed her to the palace.
Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'HomondWhen they wished to hold before their daughters the ideal of a good housewife, they exhorted them to emulate Queen Tanaquil.
Roman Women | Alfred BrittainThis was especially manifested in his embroidered robes, which were the skilful work of Tanaquil the Spinner.
Roman Women | Alfred BrittainTanaquil Faber prefers it not only to that of Clenardus, but to all which existed even in his own time.
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