Tartaruchi (singular: tartaruchus, meaning "holder of Tartarus") are the keepers of Tartarus (hell), according to the 4th century, non-canonical Apocalypse of Paul. The author describes them as using one hand to choke damned souls, and the other using an "iron of three hooks".
According to the 4th-century, non-canonical Apocalypse of Paul, Tartaruchi (singular: tartaruchus, meaning "holder of Tartarus") are guardians of Tartarus (hell). The text states that they use one hand to strangle damned souls and the other with an "iron of three prongs".