Mary Beard begins by exploring the mythical origins of Rome, founded by Romulus and Remus. She delves into how these legends shaped the city’s identity and set the stage for Rome’s future grandeur.
“The story of Romulus and Remus is as much about what Romans wanted to believe about themselves as about what actually happened.”
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Legend has it that Rome was founded by the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, the sons of the god Mars.
The twins wanted to start a new city but couldn't agree on where to build it. This caused a fight where Romulus killed Remus. Romulus then named the new city 'Roma' after himself.
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