In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TARANIS
Tar"a*nis, n. Etym: [L. taranis, from the Celtic; cf. W. & Corn. taran thunder.] (Myth.)
Definition: A Celtic divinity, regarded as the evil principle, but confounded by the Romans with Jupiter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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