place
Tarentum
A rich south-Italian city (Oebalian, on the Galaesus); a byword for fertile pasture and the home of the Corycian gardener.
Reading notes
- The Aeneid §3.551 Tarentum
Greek city of southern Italy, said to be founded by Hercules.
- The Georgics §2.197 Tarentum
A rich south-Italian city, a byword for fertile pasture.