Roman Myths

Arts

By: iMinds

Narrated by: Todd MacDonald

Length: 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Learn about the evolution of Roman Myths with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds.

Romulus and Remus were twins who were raised by a wolf. In 753 BC they moved away from their home in Alba Longa to build a new city. But they fought over the site and name of the future city and Romulus slew Remus. Romulus then founded the city of Rome. So goes the myth which tells of the beginnings of ancient Roman culture.

Perfect to engage, entertain and broaden young thinkers.. iMindsJNR brings knowledge to your MP3 with 5 minute information segments for growing minds.

iMindsJNR offers 6 main categories for ages 7-14years including General Knowledge, Geography & Nature, Famous People, Science & Math, The Arts and History.

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Critic reviews

"I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times)

Wow

Very interesting story about Roman myths, and Greek myths that are amazing nonetheless to all.

Interesting little tidbits

Interesting little tidbits. Fun way to pass a few minutes. I would not pay for, but since it is part of Audible membership I recommend.

Great Short on Roman Mythology

This is a very interesting short introduction to Roman Mythology. One of the most prevalent of these myths is that of Romulus and Remus, They were purported to be sons of Rhea Silvia and either Mars, the god of war, or the demigod hero, Hercules. Abandoned at birth because of a prophecy that they would overthrow their great-uncle Amulius, who had overthrown Silvia's father, Numitor. They were left at the river Tiber by servants, who pitied the infants. The twins were nurtured by a she-wolf until a shepherd named Faustulus found the boys and took them as his sons. Faustulus and his wife Acca Larentia raised the children. When Remus and Romulus became adults, they killed Amulius and restored Numitor as had been prophesied. Romulus and Remus decided to establish a city, but argued about which hill to build it on. They fought, with Romulus killing his brother. Thus, Rome began with a fratricide (the killing of one's brother), a story that was later taken to represent the city's history of internecine political strife and bloodshed. There are many other myths associated with Rome, but this one, associated with the establishment of the city is quite interesting.

Very brief intro to Roman mythology

This is a super brief intro to Roman mythology. After listening to the elaborate mythologies from great courses, this feels like a summary of a summary of a summary. :)

Hardly long enough to be an INTRODUCTION

Although this says it is a book, it is so short that it seems to be the opening paragraphs of what could have been an interesting essay. alas it leaves MUCH to be desired.