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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2013 · 50 MIN

Roman Myth as History

from The Roman World · host Dr Rhiannon Evans

This lecture will explore the stories which Romans believed formed their earliest history, including the myth of Romulus and Remus, the arrival of Aeneas from Troy, and the kings of Rome. As we shall see, these tales can tell us a great deal about the Romans' own sense of identity, and, in particular the virtues and values they considered significant. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture will explore the stories which Romans believed formed their earliest history, including the myth of Romulus and Remus, the arrival of Aeneas from Troy, and the kings of Rome. As we shall see, these tales can tell us a great deal about the Romans' own sense of identity, and, in particular the virtues and values they considered significant. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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