Fabulae Romanae Culture

These flashcards cover the mythological origins of the Trojan War, the journey of Aeneas to Italy, and the cultural and physical founding of Rome as detailed in the lecture.

What was the prophecy concerning the goddess Thetis?

She will give birth 2 a child more powerful than his father.

Why did $Zues$ plan for Thetis to marry the human Peless/Peleus?

To prevent the prophecy that her child would be more powerful than his father from applying to a god.

What object did Eris throw into the wedding of Peleus and Thetis?

The Apple of Discord.

In the Judgement of Paris, what did Athena offer as a bribe?

All Knowledge/military skill.

What did Hera offer Paris in exchange for the Apple of Discord?

The wealth of all "Asia Minor".

What was the bribe offered by Aphrodite that Paris eventually chose?

A marraige 2 most beutiful woman - Helen.

What did Hecuba's dream about giving birth to a torch signify?

Priests said the child was a fire that word destroy troy and the house of priam.

Who were the parents of Helen of Sparta, and how was she born?

Tyndares and Leda; Helen was from $Zues$ after he appeared as a swan and Leda laid eggs.

What was the Oath of Tyndarew?

An oath taken by many suitors to promise to always uphold + prot sanctity of Helen's marriage.

Who built the supposedly impenetrable walls of Troy?

Apollo and Poseidon

How long did the Trojan War last before the Greeks used the Trojan Horse?

$10$ years.

Who were the key Greek leaders during the Trojan War?

Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Odysseus.

Who was Sinon in the story of the Trojan Horse?

A Greek deserter who told Priam that the Greeks had left and convinced the Trojans the horse was harmless.

What warning did the priest Laocoon give regarding the Trojan Horse?

"Beware Greeks bearing gifts".

Who were the parents of Aeneas?

Venus and Anchise.

How many years did Aeneas wander before reaching the land where he was told he would be "so hungry you'll eat tables"?

$7$ years.

Who did Aeneas marry in Italy, and who did he go to war with as a result?

He married Lavinia; this caused a war w/ Turnus b/c she was promised to T by her mother Amata.

Which city did Ascaius found?

Alba Longa.

What is the traditional founding date of Rome?

April $21$, $753\,BC$.

What is the practice of using birds to predict the wills of the gods?

Augury.

On which hills did Romulus and Remus respectively want to build Rome?

Romulus favored Palatine Hill; Remus wanted Aventine hill.

What were lictors, and what did they carry?

Bodyguards given to important members of society who carried fasces (rods and axe).

What was the significance of the "toga pratexta"?

It was a toga w/ purple border used as a sign of status.

Where did Romocij open an Asylum to increase the city's population?

Capitoline Hill.

What three traditions were established during the war with the Caeninen ses?

Triumph, Religious & Community Promise, and taking Spoils.