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Because, according to Roman legend, he single-handedly held back the Etruscan army that was marching towards Rome to end their Republic. He fought the Etruscans alone so that his friends could escape over the nearby bridge to Rome and then destroy the bridge so that the Etruscans could not follow. In doing so he embodied the Roman virtues of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice.
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Who was Horatius?
three Horatius' surface prominently in history. The first being, shorly before A.D., a Roman of some social stature who wrote odes, satires and epistles. The second, Horatius Bonar was a reformation theologist, who has had a large impact in the gospel community. He lived, I think, in the fourteenth century. There was also another Horatius Cocles, a roman soldier who defended a main bridge in Rome by himself from attacking Etruscan enemies, while other Romans cut down the bridge to prevent them from continuing. He lived during the 6th Century BC
Who did Cleopatra admire?
she admired caeson
What are some things that the Greeks admired?
strength, intelligence, courage, guile, leadership
Why did Athena want to help Odysseus so bad?
She admired his cunning and wit.
What is better a princess or goddess?
A goddess, as a princess you would be admired, as a goddess you will be worshiped.
Single handedly defended a bridge when rome was under attack?
Horatius and two other soldiers Horatius and two other soldiers
When was Horatius Stakes created?
Horatius Stakes was created in 1994.
When was Mission to Horatius created?
Mission to Horatius was created in 1968.
When was Horatius Coclès created?
Horatius Coclès was created in 1794.
When was Horatius Murray born?
Horatius Murray was born in 1903.
When did Horatius Paulijn die?
Horatius Paulijn died in 1691.
When was Horatius Paulijn born?
Horatius Paulijn was born in 1644.
When did Horatius Murray die?
Horatius Murray died in 1989.
How many pages does Mission to Horatius have?
Mission to Horatius has 210 pages.
When was Horatius Bonar born?
Horatius Bonar was born on 1808-12-19.
When did Horatius Bonar die?
Horatius Bonar died on 1889-05-31.
When did Clarence Horatius Miller die?
Clarence Horatius Miller died on 1992-06-09.
