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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Roman myths and legends so compelling.
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Pub. Date
1972.
Language
English
Description
Here is presented Cicero's theological exposition, "The Nature of the Gods," in which the ancient Roman philosopher reflects upon the philosophical questions of religion. He was, he says, "urged to them as a means of relief from the irksome political inactivity to which he was reduced by the supremacy in the state of Julius Cæsar, and he also hoped to find in them a distraction from the grief caused him by the death of his daughter Tullia." He felt,...
15) Roman myths
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Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
This book provides a brief introduction to Roman civilization, a retelling of eighteen stories from Roman mythology, and a who's who of characters.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshiped them? Although their time of widespread worship has long passed, the Greek and Roman gods have fascinated and inspired writers and artists for millennia. From Aphrodite to Apollo, Poseidon to Zeus, these are some of the most recognizable characters in Western culture, yet there is a much richer past behind famous paintings of the birth of Aphrodite...
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