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Why did the Romans include the story of Aeneid as part of their foundation mythology?
The Romans included the story of the Aeneid in their foundation mythology to establish a heroic narrative that linked their origins to the esteemed Trojans, particularly Aeneas, who was portrayed as a model of piety and duty. This connection to Troy provided a noble lineage and justified Rome's imperial ambitions by framing them as a continuation of a grand, divine plan. Additionally, Virgil's epic served to unify the Roman people and instill a sense of national identity and pride during a time of political transition. Ultimately, the Aeneid reinforced the idea that Rome was destined for greatness, rooted in divine favor and historical significance.
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Who became the father of the Romans?
The Trojans, at least according to the Aeneid. Then there is the story of Romulus and Remus, who's father was the god Mars. In reality, the ancestors of the Romans more than likely were native farmers who banded together for mutual trade and protection.
Where did virgil say the Romans came from?
Virgil's Aeneid is a story of Aeneas, a hero of the Trojan War who sailed the Mediterranean and reached Africa, Sicily and, finally, Latium (land of the Latins). The legend of the Romans being descendants of the Trojans predates Virgil.
How did the Romans believe their city was founded?
It could not have been important as that was not what the Romans believed. The myth that the Romans believed was that Rome was founded by two human brothers that had been suckled by a wolf. The brothers were named Romulus and Remus.
How is Romulus and Remus and Aeneid connected?
Romulus and Remus were said to have been the sons of Silvia Rhea, the daughter of the deposed king of Alba Longa. Ascanius, the son of Aeneas, was said to have founded Alba Longa and its royal dynasty. This bridged the 400 year gap between the date Trojan War and the date of the foundation of Rome (Aeneas was a survivor of the Trojan War which the Aeneid had landing in Latium and found the Latin city of Lavinium) because the Romans fancied themselves as descendants of the Trojans.
When do the Romans date their history back to?
The date of the foundation of Rome was given as 753 BC.
What did Romans do to Greek Mythology?
The Romans, simply put, took Greek mythology and renamed the gods.
Who wrote the great book 'Aeneid'?
The great book "Aeneid" was written by Virgil. It tells the story of Aeneas; Aeneas was a Trojan who went to Italy and later became the ancestor of the Romans.
Did the Romans come from the Greeks?
According to the Aeneid, the Roman people were established by Aeneas after he fled defeated Troy (an ancient Greek city-state).So according to ancient literature Romans are from Greek descent. (although, the Aeneid was a form of campaign propaganda for Augustus Caesar)
What is the legend of Rome's beginning?
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Who was the founder of the Roman race in Greek mythology?
AeneasAnswer 2Greek mythology did not bother with Romans. Aeneas belongs to the Roman mythology.
Did the Romans invent Thor?
No, Thor was from Norse Mythology.
What are the Names of all the Greek and Romans writers who recorded the myths for future generations?
Some of the Greek writers who recorded myths for future generations include Homer, Hesiod, and Apollodorus. In Roman mythology, Ovid's "Metamorphoses" is a significant work that contains numerous myths.
What is classical mythology?
"the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks" http://www.thefreedictionary.com/classical+mythology
Who were Greek and Roman writers of mythology?
The writer of Greek Mythology is Homer. Basically, the Romans took Greek Mythology and changed the names around a bit.
Is Romans dead?
Rome is in Italy so there are 'Romans', the people changed their religion from the old Roman Mythology, however.
What did the Greeks have to do with Roman mythology?
The Greeks did not really have anything to do with it. What happened was that the Romans fell in love with Greek culture and incorporated it. Same the thing with the Greek mythology. The Romans just took it and adapted it to the gods they already had.
Virgil's Trojan hero?
The Aeneid tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans.
