Don Nardo

Roman Mythology Don Nardo

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-97) and index. Table of Contents: Map of the Roman Empire -- Ancestry of Rome's Founders -- Major Characters in Roman Mythology -- Introduction: Did the Romans Believe Their Myths? -- Chapter 1. A People Proud of Their Myths -- Chapter 2. Aeneas Establishes the Roman Race -- Chapter 3. Romulus and the Founding of Rome -- Chapter 4. Seven Champions of Early Rome -- Chapter 5. Cultural Survival of Roman Myths -- Notes -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author. Publisher Marketing: This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent's Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at Roman mythology, examines connections between Rome's myths and its culture, and explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in stories about; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur Contributor Bio:  Nardo, Don Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.