Roman Mythology: A Guide to Roman History, Gods, and Goddesses

ROMAN MYTHOLOGY

Roman mythology is closely linked in our minds to Greek mythology, and for a good reason. As Rome evolved into an empire, its people began to long for a mythical history to solidify Roman identity. Romans, however, were not particularly interested in the effort it would take to create these myths from scratch, so they borrowed them. Greece was not the only influence on Roman culture, but it was the most prominent one.

Still, when the Romans appropriated these tales, they made ...