Past tense of triumph; to achieve a great victory or success, often after overcoming significant obstacles.
From Latin 'triumphus,' referring to a ceremonial procession celebrating a Roman general's victory. The Romans borrowed this from Greek 'thriambos,' a hymn to Dionysus. The word evolved from describing specific military celebrations to any great success or victory.
Roman triumphs were spectacular parades where victorious generals rode through Rome in golden chariots, followed by captives and spoils of war. Ironically, a slave would whisper 'memento mori' (remember you will die) to keep the general humble during his moment of greatest glory!
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