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Terminus

In Roman mythology, the god of land boundaries whose worship was associated with that of Jupiter in his temple on the Roman Capitol. His cult was reputedly introduced by Numa Pomplius, legendary king of Rome, who made everyone indicate the extent of their property with stones consecrated to Jupiter. Annual sacrifices were offered at these markers during the festival of Terminalia held on 23 February.



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We were like tram-cars running on their lines from terminus to terminus, and it was possible to calculate within small limits the number of passengers they would carry.
Of that day, doomed to be her terminus in time through all the ages, she did not know the place in month, week, season or year.
Even the bustle and confusion at the railway terminus, so wearisome and bewildering at other times, roused me and did me good.
 
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