Ancient Rome: The Myth Of Rome

The Roman Empire is known as one of the strongest empires in history, due to their advanced technology, strong military leaders, and republican government. As the empire started to expand, so did their power. However, after years have gone by, the Roman Empire started to fall. Their fall may have been caused by political reason, such as the empire being just too much to handle, Diocletian splitting the territory in half, and their government corruption.

In its heyday Ancient Rome was many great thingsm it was the military Powerhouse of the world, it had uncomparable economic power and and at peakm the empire of Rome had over 5 million square kilometres in it 's Territory. The state even had the population of Rome held within their control, as you can imagine this wasn’t done through trnsperency and good morales, but instead through various scare tactics and manipulation, this paper will focus on one aspect of the states control over the Roman citizens, that aspect is control through Religion. To the state in Ancient Rome religion was a tool for social control, they saw that if they could control such an important part of a citizens life as their Religion and beleifs that then that citizen would effectivly behaive in the way the state wished. This paper will first discuss those behind this, the senate, the consuls and the emperor [maybe need to change], will then talk about the control being previlent even with those near the top of the social ladder using the example of the Vesta virgins. After this the Calender and festivals used by the state to have a strong hold of control throughtout someones life will be the topic and finally two state promoted rittuals will be talked and analized.

Legend says that Rome was created by two brothers named Remus and Romulus, who were

Many historians still don’t know who founded Rome, but the romans had a myth about their city. Long ago two children were born- Remus and Romulus, the king was scared that Remus and Romulus would overthrow him and take away his thrown. So he soon threw them into the Tiber River but a She-wolf saved them, they soon grew up and then quarreled about who would take over the thrown. Romulus soon killed Remus and named the city after himself, Rome.

Rome’s creation myth begins with the story of Romulus and Remus, the tragic story of twin brothers who were born into nobility, nearly killed as newborns, and who ultimately engage in conflict resulting the death of one and the founding of an empire by the other. Rome’s creation myth tells the story of a mythical leader who, against all odds, triumphs, and as he prevails, so does Rome.

Ancient Rome can be divided into three main parts. The Roman Monarchy, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. The Romans believed that a man named Romulus founded the city of Rome. The legend is that Romulus and his twin brother Remus were cast away in a basket on the Tiber river. A she-wolf found them and gave the twins her milk. The farmer and his wife, owners of the she-wolf, found the twins and raised them from there. Later in an argument, Romulus killed Remus and then founded the city of Rome on April 21,753 B.C. Historians still do not know how much of this legend is true or if it is true at all. Either way, Rome is named after Romulus. The Roman Republic moved on to the Roman Empire because of a man named Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was a cunning politician who centralized government around himself. The people of the Roman Republic feared that Caesar would make himself king and end the republic. Due to this fear, Julius Caesar was stabbed to his death outside of the senate building on the Ides of March on March 15, 44 B.C. The concept of one man ruling continued with Julius Caesar’s

The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BC (Before Christ) and achieved its zenith in 117 AD (anno Domini). Although it was abolished on May 29, 1453, due to the fall of the empire led by Germany. It is still recognized today by many as a historical icon due to the numerous events during its 1480 year reign.

The foundation of the Western Civilization came from the creation of the East and West. Many records of people and artifacts from the past were left behind. It is from the idea that many people in early times established distinctions between several groups and tribes. Also included in these ideas was the creation of the East and West. These were two different cultures that believed totally diverse ideas. It originated from the ancient Greeks. The Greeks thought of themselves in a more advanced culture which was the Eastern. Then the Romans characterized themselves as the West. Many Romans had different judgements about the West and East. This was called the Occident and Orient.

Name some Ancient Civilizations! Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, Greece Who was the last king of Rome? Tarquinius Superbus How many Consuls were there in the Roman Empire? 2 Consuls Who was elected at the of war?

The civilization of Ancient Rome thrived from the sixth century BC to the fifth century AD. The Roman Empire was the second empire to conquer most of the Mediterranean Sea basin, the first being the Ancient Greeks. After taking over the former Greek Empire, the Romans assimilated many aspects of Greek culture into their own, including the Greek Architecture. The main attributions to Ancient Roman architecture are cement, the arch, the vault, the dome and centralized road systems.

Romulus and Remus according to legend are the founders of Rome. As baby's they was a threat that was going to harm them so there mother put them in a basket and sent them down the Tider river hoping that somebody would care for them a wolf picked them and cared for them soon a farmer couple found them and raised them. When they were older they learned there story and decided to build a city there but the two brothers didn't agree. Romulus killed him and became king and named Rome after himself.

The rise of the Roman Empire began in the year 510 B.C. From the chaos of civil war, the Romans would rise even stronger in the years to come. As they rose to power the Romans learned of Greek culture and adapted to it to suit their needs forming a mix of Greek and Roman traditions often called Greco-Roman culture. Two of Greek achievements that the Romans admired were sculpture and art, and literature which would become a part of their way of life.

30 BC ~ Octavian was given the title of Imperator, which was used in the Eastern provinces. Imperium suggests unlimited imperium (or power) (Antiquity 2 Interpreting The Past) This was the first of many titles that were to be given to Octavian after his defeat of Mark Antony in 31 BC at the Battle of Actium. It indicates that the provinces thought Octavian was worthy of being honoured, and that the power he possessed at the time should remain his. Therefore this was the first factor that initiated the rise of Octavian.

During the age of Ancient Rome, there was a strong belief in gods, spirits and the afterlife. It was believed that Romans were pessimistic and negative towards death and the afterlife but after extensive research, another opinion has arisen. This newer theory states that Romans were in actual fact fearful of the afterlife since it was such an unknown. Funerary practises were ritualistic and important but they did not have a pessimistic view on the afterlife and death.

The Trojan prince Aeneas is sometimes credited with the founding of Rome as the culmination of his post-Trojan War adventures, but the version of the Roman foundation myth that is most familiar is that of Romulus, the first king of Rome.