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Julius Caesar 1.2 Mythological Reference: Trojan War
This video delves into the pivotal moment from Greek mythology, highlighting the Trojan War's end and the role of the Trojan Prince Aeneas. It explains how, amidst Troy's destruction, Aeneas heroically saved his father by carrying him...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.174 Word Nerd: Venus
In affirming her love for Lysander, Hermia swears by two symbols from ancient mythology. The doves represent lifelong marriage and fidelity due to their portrayal alongside Venus, the goddess of love. The fire that burned Dido, the...
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The First Roman Hero was a Trojan
So Romulus is the traditional founder of Rome, but the Romans traced their history back even further. In the Iliad, Aeneas is a minor character, one of the dozens of princes of Troy, but in Roman mythology he went on to lead his family...
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King Numa was Built Different
It’s said the Romans were descended from Mars and Venus, and if Romulus was the aspect of Mars personified, then Rome’s second king Numa was the aspect of Venus. Where Romulus spent his days abducting women and waging war, Numa lived a...