CLAA06H3 Lecture 12: Myth in Rome
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In 8th century bc, the greek world emerged from its dark ages and (cid:1) settle around the mediterranean. South of italy and around sicily (cid:1) (cid:1) At the same time (753 bc): the foundation of rome. Small settlement founded by romulus (cid:1) (cid:1) influenced by the greek culture. Etruscans had their own culture, but by the 8th to 7th century, they were. According to tradition, rome was originally ruled by etruscan kings, then was expelled and became a republic. Rome start expanding power and territory within italy. Hellenistic kingdoms (alexander"s empire) @ the same time. Rise of diff empire carthagian empire that is founded by the. Phoenicians century: this empire would soon become the enemy of rome in the 3rd. 3rd c bc rome and carthage the punic wars. Rome takes over the area that belonged to the carthagians (cid:1)
