Question

Why were Legends Important to the Ancient Romans?

Answer 1

Legend is a genre of folklore which consists of a narrative tale which features human actions. These folklores are perceived or believed by the teller as well as listeners. Legends are important for Ancient Romans because these folklores describe the foundational stories of Ancient Rome.

Many legends or myths narrates the story of two brothers Romulus and Remus who were twin brothers and founded the city of Rome. Later Romulus killed Remus because Remus tried to breach the walls of his empire and named the city after him ''Rome''.Other legends narrate the story of women Romana who played the major role in the foundation of Rome.

However, these narratives are the most important part of Roman mythology, which is also depicted in the form of the visual arts of the Romans.