Romulus And Remus In Ancient Rome

Greece influenced roman societies and modern day societies politically as explained in documents 1, 2, 4, and 6. Greece was the first ancient civilization to have a democracy. The basic rule for roman society law system was displayed in the twelve tables. (Doc 2) Many western civilizations adapted this law system as well as other ideas from the roman 12 tables which influenced western societies immensely. The document explains a quote that we still use in modern society which is “every man is innocent until proven guilty.” Octavian Augustus states that after he dies “the foundations which I have laid for its future government will stand firm and stable” the Greeks invented an idea of a ruling senate which today is known as democracy. (Doc 4)

Power is always important in human society since society’s existence. Emperors, kings, queens and presidents in every culture and history have tried everything to solidify their reign and enhance their power. One thing they all did is to build a strange and powerful image of themselves. Politicians nowadays use social media and press to build their images which are smart, powerful or trustworthy, Just like things the emperors did in thousands years ago.

When the Emperor was Divine and the Odyssey Essay The motifs of courage and growing up are seen prominently throughout the Telemachy and When the Emperor was Divine. Both The Son and Telemachus show courage even though their fathers aren’t there to give it to them. The Son, when in the internment camp, wore the hat given to him by his father everyday. The hat was big on him but he wore it anyway because it made him feel grown up. The hat gave him courage because he admired his father and desired to be like him.

Phemius and Medon proved their loyalty to Odysseus and their lives were spared. Telemachus, odysseus's son asked for their lives to be spared Medon said "They were too strong, too many, they were forced me to come and sing, I had no choice!" Medon's words show they had no choice but to help the suitors. Telemachus realized this

Theseus’ quest hoped to end the unnecessary sacrifices, but caused another. Theseus’ father, Aegeus was the King of Athens. Aegeus put a sword and shoes in a hole under a boulder, when Theseus could lift the stone, he was old enough to become the heir. Theseus was successful and traveled to Athens by land, a perilous route, killing all the bandits. Upon arrival at Athens he was praised and invited to the King’s dinner. Aegeus recognized his sword in Theseus’ hand and declared Theseus as his son and the heir. Every nine years the Minotaur took fourteen victims into his Labyrinth and Theseus was determined to end the cycle. He offered to be a victim, with a plan to kill the beast. In exchange for a marriage, Theseus received a ball of yarn along

After Odysseus wins the challenge, he calls upon his son, “and the prince/ Telemachus, true son of King Odysseus,/ belted his sword on, clapped hand to his spear,/ and with a clink and glitter of keen bronze/ stood by his chair, in the forefront near his father” (5.1401-1405). Odysseus has just completed the challenge that Penelope set for her hand in marriage. The Suitors are now enraged that all the time they spent on Ithaca was wasted just because of a filthy beggar who turns out to be Odysseus so they are going to kill him. Before they could carry out their wish, Odysseus calls up his son, Telemachus. It is intriguing that Telemachus would fight with his father against so many men even though Odysseus was not there for most of his life. This shows a lot about the undaunted loyalty that his family gives him to return alive and defeat the enemy that was trying to take the land. Telemachus finally felt reunited with his father and would do anything to keep him alive and give him back his position of King of

From the distance, Odysseus saw that smoke was coming from a fire. Assuming that it is Telemachus he decides to go to it. As he began to approach to fire, he began to hear the sound of three men talking. By a tree, a man with brown hair was tied up, while the other three men sat by the fire arguing. “What should we do with his Andronicus?” said the skinny man looking at the tall one with the beard. “I say we kill him,” the other said. “No, you imbecile!” said the tall one named Andronicus. “Look at him. He is a rich boy. We make him tell us where he comes from and we will take all of his money” As the man continued to dispute, Odysseus walked closer with his stealth behind the trees. He examined the body tied to the tree. He then realized it was his son, Telemachus still unconscious covered in dirt. At the sight of his son, Odysseus became furious. He slowly reached for his spear and watch his targets more by the fire. Once his target was locked he threw his spears into the skinny man's back. The other two men then realizing what had happened to their friend they reached for their spears but were to later. The mighty warrior Odysseus came behind them pushed the other into the fire. Andronicus watched as his friend was burning and then turned to see Odysseus face fuming. Andronicus afraid for his life as Odysseus grabbed onto him by his rags. “Please, sir. Let me go. I will never do it again. I swear by the gods. Just please have mercy.” Andronicus said as

Amulius didn’t want the twins to usurp the the throne back. Romulus and Remus get caught on the fig tree where a she-wolf finds them and suckles them. From there a shepherd finds them and takes care of them. We the boys grow up they learn about their uncle's treachery and raise an army against

Telemachus faces further trials when he sneakily avoids getting ambushed by the suitors on his way back, by ordering his men to conceal his ship. “You will take the ship round to the port” (242). In this short adventure, Telemachus has diplomatically made his way through the world while also using his intellect to avoid being killed, just as Odysseus has done throughout the story. At this point in the story, there is only one thing separating Telemachus and his father — Odysseus has killed men, Telemachus has not. To make Telemachus finally on par with his father, the son stands side by side with his father in facing the suitors that plague his household and helps Odysseus murder every one of them. “Skulls cracked, the hideous groans of dying men were heard, and the whole floor ran with blood” (338). When the blood has been spilled, Telemachus has become a man in the eyes of his father. Telemachus, through the trials he faces, becomes a man, and Odysseus, through his

He can mock and threaten them, but he can not make them leave until they see him as an equal, not as a child. Telemachus leaves Ithaca to find information on his father, and in turn to discover his own place in his family line. Even just a few pieces of information grants Telemachus insight into his line and gives him confidence. “Odysseus’ son rejoiced; the boy could sit no longer—fired up to speak, he took his stand among the gathered men” (2.36-8). Telemachus joins the other men, beginning to confirm his position as the head of the household. Telemachus is filled with energy and power; he is beginning to realise his position in

Due to mythology there isn’t a date where Romulus was born and when he died. According to mythology he was raised by Rhea Silva. Romulus and his brother, Remus, founded Rome on April 21, 753 BC. Romulus and Remus fought over what they should call the area. Romulus ended up murdering his brother and named the place after himself, Rome.

Some policies and institutions of the Roman Republic were useful to help them succeed in conquering first Italy and then the Mediterranean world. Before of the institution of the republic, the romans were a monarchy since their beginning and they were basically a pastoral people. Rome suffer several changes and improvements under the control of the Etruscan kings. The Etruscan were civilization settled north of Rome in Etruria, and they once had control over almost all the Italic peninsula. The Etruscans influences in Rome were profound, they transformed Rome from a pastoral community to a city (91). The Etruscan built the street and roads that help the development of temples, markets, shops, streets, and houses. They basically brought urbanization to Rome. It is fairly to say that the Rome republic was a fusion between the elements of the Etruscan civilization and the Rome elements. The combination of the different political institutions and policies made the Romans succeed in their conquest territories.

Loyalty in the Odyssey In a book such as The Odyssey you may cite different times in which loyalty was shown. Depending on the relationship between the characters loyalty is displayed constantly throughout the story. Both viewed as good and bad characters in the story have shown faithfulness to certain people. Loyalty is very important in a relationship as Penelope refused to marry another man never losing hope in her husband, Telemachus sets sail his own journey to find his father not believing in his father’s death and as a sea god Poseidon caused Odysseus numerous delays as retaliation for his son, Polyphemus.

The Roman Republic was a “democratic” republic, which allowed first citizens to vote, and to choose their governors in the senate (Hence, their consuls). However, it was a nation ruled by its aristocracy, and, consequently, the entire Republic`s power was concentrated in a few individuals. Furthermore, the Senate was controlled by Patricians, which directed the government by using wealth to buy control and power over the decisions of the senate and the consuls. This situation aroused the inconformity of the people; as result, a civil war took place in the Republic (destroying it), and then the Roman Empire was born.

Chapter 22- Odysseus shoots an arrow through Alcinous’s throat. Odysseus starts to kill everyone, while Telemachus leaves to get more weapons and shields. However, because he leaves the storeroom open Melanthius also retrieves weapons. Meanwhile, Athena, disguised as the Mentor, encourages Odysseus. After the battle ends, Phemius and Medon are kept