Roman Mythology: A Traveller's Guide from Troy to Tivoli

Stuttard, an author of books on the Classical world who has taught Classics in the UK, takes readers on a tour through 18 sites of the ancient Roman world, from its foundation until the Gaulish invasion of 390 BC, and Roman mythology associated with these sites. For each site, he describes the landscape and associated myths and stories, as well as rituals performed there and information about key dates and remains. He incorporates excerpts from works by individuals like Plutarch, Ovid, Horace, Virgil, and others. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

The perfect guide to Roman myths and the landscapes and ideas that shaped them—for both the actual and armchair traveler.

All roads lead to Rome, as the famous saying goes. Rome was a melting pot of peoples from across the Mediterranean and beyond, each bringing their own myths and legends of heroes and heroines, gods and goddesses. Roman myths formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life, from the way aristocrats dressed up for a banquet to the bloodthirsty audiences thrilled to watch criminals forced to enact the roles of mythological characters.Roman MythologyRoman Mythology