Early Rome - Myth and Society

Klappentext The scholarly community has become increasingly aware of the differences between Roman myths and the more familiar myths of Greece. Early Rome: Myth and Society steps in to provide much-needed modern and accessible translations and commentaries on Italian legends.This work examines the tales of Roman pre-and legendary history, discusses relevant cultural and contextual information, and presents author biographies. This book offers updated translations of key texts, including authors who are often absent from classical mythology textbooks, such as Dionysius of Halicarnassus and Servius. Editor Jaclyn Neel debunks the idea that Romans were unimaginative copyists by spotlighting the vitality and flexibility of Italian myth -- particularly those parts that are less closely connected to Greek tales, such as the story of Caeculus of Praeneste. Finally, by calling attention to the Italian rather than Roman nature of the collection, this book suggests that Roman culture was broader than the city itself. This important work offers:* Up-to-date and accessible translations of Roman and Italic legends from authors throughout antiquity* Examination of compelling tales that involve the Roman equivalent of Greek "heroes"* Unique view of the strength and plasticity of Roman and Italic myth, particularly the parts less closely connected to familiar Greek tales* Intelligent discussion of relevant cultural and contextual information* Argument that Roman culture reached far beyond the city of RomeFresh and readable, Early Rome: Myth and Society offers essential reading for students of ancient Rome as well as those interested in Roman and Greek mythology. Zusammenfassung The scholarly community has become increasingly aware of the differences between Roman myths and the more familiar myths of Greece. Early Rome: Myth and Society steps in to provide much-needed modern and accessible translations and commentaries on Italian legends. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xiAbbreviations & Symbols xv1 Introducing Early Rome 1Introduction 11.1 What Is a "Myth"? 21.2 Types of Stories You Will Read in this Book 41.3 Literary Genres in this Book 71.4 Theoretical Approaches to Roman Myth 101.5 Chronology of Early Rome 11Conclusion 14Notes 14References 14Further Reading 152 Rome Before the City 17Introduction 17For Further Thought 202.1 The Earliest Italians 202.2 Inhabitants of the Site of Rome 262.3 Aeneas in Italy 322.4 Aeneas' Arrival in Latium 342.5 War in Italy 372.6 The Death of Aeneas and "Pater Indiges" 432.7 Ascanius, Silvius, and Lavinia: the Alban Dynasty 45Conclusion 49Notes 50References 53Further Reading 533 Founding Rome 55Introduction 55For Further Thought 583.1 Conception, Birth, and Exposure 583.2 Youth of Romulus and Remus 653.3 Rome's Foundation 693.4 The Death of Remus 743.5 Wars with the Sabines 783.6 Death of Titus Tatius 863.7 Death and Apotheosis of Romulus 88Conclusion 91Notes 92References 95Further Reading 954 Images and Text 97Introduction 97For Further Thought 994.1 Mlacuch 994.2 Hercules and Juno 1014.3 Suckling Wolf 1044.4 Prophets 1084.5 Wolfman 1114.6 The Vibenna Brothers 1134.7 Vulca of Veii 119Conclusion 121Notes 122References 122Further Reading 1235 Rome's Kings 125Introduction 125For Further Thought 1285.1 The Interregnum (717-716) 1295.2 Numa (716-674) 1305.3 Tullus Hostilius (673-642) 1385.4 Tarquinius Priscus (616-578) 1455.5 Servius Tullius (578-535) 1555.6 Tarquin the Proud (534-509) 162Conclusion 173Notes 174References 177Further Reading 1776 Italy Outside Rome 179Introduction 179For Further Thought 1816.1 Greek Founders in Italy 1816.2 Hercules 1856.3 Diomedes in Italy 1876.4 Myths of Locri 1906.5 The "Sacred Spring" 1946.6 Caeculus of Praeneste 1966.7 Pomona and Vertumnus 197Conclusion 199Notes 200References 201Fu...

List of contents

Preface xi
 
Abbreviations & Symbols xv
 
1 Introducing Early Rome 1
 
Introduction 1
 
1.1 What Is a "Myth"? 2
 
1.2 Types of Stories You Will Read in this Book 4
 
1.3 Literary Genres in this Book 7
 
1.4 Theoretical Approaches to Roman Myth 10
 
1.5 Chronology of Early Rome 11
 
Conclusion 14
 
Notes 14
 
References 14
 
Further Reading 15
 
2 Rome Before the City 17
 
Introduction 17
 
For Further Thought 20
 
2.1 The Earliest Italians 20
 
2.2 Inhabitants of the Site of Rome 26
 
2.3 Aeneas in Italy 32
 
2.4 Aeneas' Arrival in Latium 34
 
2.5 War in Italy 37
 
2.6 The Death of Aeneas and "Pater Indiges" 43
 
2.7 Ascanius, Silvius, and Lavinia: the Alban Dynasty 45
 
Conclusion 49
 
Notes 50
 
References 53
 
Further Reading 53
 
3 Founding Rome 55
 
Introduction 55
 
For Further Thought 58
 
3.1 Conception, Birth, and Exposure 58
 
3.2 Youth of Romulus and Remus 65
 
3.3 Rome's Foundation 69
 
3.4 The Death of Remus 74
 
3.5 Wars with the Sabines 78
 
3.6 Death of Titus Tatius 86
 
3.7 Death and Apotheosis of Romulus 88
 
Conclusion 91
 
Notes 92
 
References 95
 
Further Reading 95
 
4 Images and Text 97
 
Introduction 97
 
For Further Thought 99
 
4.1 Mlacuch 99
 
4.2 Hercules and Juno 101
 
4.3 Suckling Wolf 104
 
4.4 Prophets 108
 
4.5 Wolfman 111
 
4.6 The Vibenna Brothers 113
 
4.7 Vulca of Veii 119
 
Conclusion 121
 
Notes 122
 
References 122
 
Further Reading 123
 
5 Rome's Kings 125
 
Introduction 125
 
For Further Thought 128
 
5.1 The Interregnum (717-716) 129
 
5.2 Numa (716-674) 130
 
5.3 Tullus Hostilius (673-642) 138
 
5.4 Tarquinius Priscus (616-578) 145
 
5.5 Servius Tullius (578-535) 155
 
5.6 Tarquin the Proud (534-509) 162
 
Conclusion 173
 
Notes 174
 
References 177
 
Further Reading 177
 
6 Italy Outside Rome 179
 
Introduction 179
 
For Further Thought 181
 
6.1 Greek Founders in Italy 181
 
6.2 Hercules 185
 
6.3 Diomedes in Italy 187
 
6.4 Myths of Locri 190
 
6.5 The "Sacred Spring" 194
 
6.6 Caeculus of Praeneste 196
 
6.7 Pomona and Vertumnus 197
 
Conclusion 199
 
Notes 200
 
References 201
 
Further Reading 201
 
7 Rome's Women 203
 
Introduction 203
 
For Further Thought 205
 
7.1 The Bona Dea 206
 
7.2 Women of the Aeneid 209
 
7.3 Acca Larentia 213
 
7.4 Tarpeia 215
 
7.5 Horatia 219
 
7.6 Lucretia 220
 
7.7 Cloelia 226
 
7.8 Verginia 228
 
7.9 Slave-women and the Nonae Caprotinae 230
 
Conclusion 231
 
Notes 232
 
References 234
 
Further Reading 234
 
8 Rome's Heroes 237
 
Introduction 237
 
For Further Thought 240
 
8.1 Brutus 240
 
8.2 Publicola 244
 
8.3 The War with Porsenna 246
 
8.4. Porsenna Captures Rome? 249
 
8.5 The Battle at Lake Regillus 250
 
8.6 Stories of Self-sacrifice for Rome 252
 
8.7 The 306 Fabii 254
 
8.8 The Conflict of the Orders 257
 
8.9 Camillus and Veii 262
 
8.10 The Ga

Product details

• Authors: J Neel, Jaclyn Neel
• Assisted by: Jacly Neel (Editor), Jaclyn Neel (Editor), Neel Jaclyn (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781119083801
• ISBN: 978-1-119-08380-1
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History; Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancie; Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Mythologie, Geschichte, Römische Geschichte, History, Rom /Alte Geschichte, Classical Studies, Roman History, Humanistische Studien, Geschichte des Altertums u. der klassischen Antike, Ancient & Classical History, Classical Mythology, Klassische Mythologie