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Romulus, Remus, and Rome's Origins

Not all Roman mythology is indebted to Greece. Focus on several uniquely Roman myths about the empire's founding, including the lives of the brothers Romulus and Remus and the abduction of the Sabine women. What's the difference between creation and origin stories? What are some traditional mythic elements we find in ancient Rome?

English
  • Originally Aired August 21, 2015
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created October 4, 2019 by
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  • Modified May 31, 2023 by
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