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Roman Myths - Gods, Heroes, Villains and Legends of Ancient Rome (Hardcover)
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Roman Myths - Gods, Heroes, Villains and Legends of Ancient Rome (Hardcover)
Series: Histories
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Loot Price R472
Discovery Miles 4 720
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In ancient Rome (753 BC - 476 AD) mythology was integral to various
aspects of society, from religion, to politics, to the founding of
the city. Today, we may encounter the legacy of these stories
before we encounter the stories themselves, whether this is in
day-to-day speech, the 18th century art on display at the Louvre,
or the works of William Shakespeare. The Roman tendency to accept
their mythology as part of history creates a degree of uncertainty
around the historical basis of the figures featured in these
legendary tales. Truth, fiction, or both, the significance of
mythology to this people is palpable. From Romulus and Remus and
the founding of Rome to Lucretia and the Republic; from Livy and
the Dii Consentes to Virgil's Aeneid; from Dis Pater in the
underworld to Jupiter, god of the sky. Illustrated with 180 colour
and black-and-white photographs, artworks, and maps, Roman Myths is
an engaging and informative book, offering an introduction to Roman
mythology, its roots, and its ongoing importance.
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