can someone explain to me what the ring of terror is?

Answer 1

The Reign of Terror refers to the excesses of the French revolutionaries. During this time period of about 18 months or so, people were executed in great numbers on evidence that was often flimsy at best.

You could easily compare it to Germany under Hitler or the Soviet Union under Stalin, where mere suspicion was frequently enough to land one in prison to be tortured and/or executed.

Answer 2

not ring reign of terror, go look in the French Revolution

Answer 3

I think the "ring of terror" is when your sphincter clenches extra tight when you're scared.