Enlight Severe Manlius Torquatus Before the battle with the Latins, in which Publius Decius Mus heroically fell, sacrificing himself for the sake of the Roman victory, his colleague, the consul Titus Manlius Torquatus, showed his ste... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Rescue of Roman Women Although Rome was saved, it was still very weakened as a result of the Gallic invasion. Some neighboring peoples wanted to take advantage of this, and the Latins decided to act first. Gathering a larg... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Burning a fox Once upon a time there lived a modest peasant family. The husband worked his field day and night, now following the plow, now loosening the earth with a pickaxe, now reaping the harvest with a crooked... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Self-sacrifice of Deciev Musov Soon the Romans restored their city, and then resumed wars in Italy. One of their most stubborn opponents were the Samnites, a people who lived in Central Italy. The Romans fought with them several ti... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Romulus and Remus. Founding of Rome In the glorious city of Alba Longa, the descendant of the great Trojan hero Aeneas, Numitor, reigned, who was a just and merciful ruler. But his brother Amulius, who was jealous of Numitor and himself... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Birth of Mars One day Juno was very offended by her husband Jupiter. In revenge, she decided to give birth to a son without her husband's help. Juno went to the shore of the Ocean, a mighty river flowing around the... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Origin of the wild olive Once upon a time, nymphs lived in the same cave. From time to time they came out from the depths of their home and staged dances, accompanied by melodious songs. One day a rude village shepherd came t... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Arrival of Aesculapius in Rome The god of healing, Aesculapius, did not immediately settle in Rome. When a plague epidemic began in the city, the Romans, not knowing how to get rid of this misfortune, turned to the oracle for advic... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Prediction of the Marcius brothers There was a noble family of Marcius in Rome. It was famous for many of its representatives who committed great deeds in both war and peace. Brothers appeared in this family. One day they were overcome... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight The appearance of Matuta and Portun in Italy In ancient times, Ino, the wife of the local king Athamas, lived in the Greek region of Aetolia. She had two babies - sons Learchus and Melicert. Semele, Ino's sister, lived in the Greek city of Thebe... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Vesta's help to her Vestals The Vestals enjoyed the greatest respect in Rome, but for this they had to follow very strict rules. And the Romans carefully monitored their implementation. Fearing the wrath of the gods, they were r... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
Enlight Fight of Mark Valery Corvin For many years, the Romans considered the Gauls to be their most dangerous enemies. During the next war with them, one of the commanders of the Roman army, young Marcus Valery, became famous. When the... Myths Myths of Ancient Rome Enlight
