CLA233H1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lex Papia Poppaea, Mos Maiorum, Second Punic War
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Foundation myth can be seen as an analogy for the struggle of orders patricians (remus) vs. plebeians (romulus) He was popular because he acted in favour of the plebs later kings became more tyrannical. Death believed to be one of two things: apotheosis, murdered by patricians. His life highlights the internal strife, external conflict, and constant war-state that is. Remus may have been a late addition why include the fratricide: emphasized theme of civil strife so prevalent in roman history. All those who had access to powerful political and religious offices. May have been more wealthy than plebs, but it was not a deciding factor. May have descended from the original rulers, but their origin is unclear. Came from powerful, non-royal families who took advantage of the power gaps that were left following the abolishment of the kings. Plebeians the freeborn roman citizens that did not have access to political and religious offices.
