Question

What 2 key ideals did the ancient Romans value, according to the excerpts from Virgil’s Aeneid and from Sallust, “The Creation of the Roman Republic”?

Answer 1

Pietas, Gravitas and Dignitas are considered to be most important of many roman virtues. Pietas refers to the devotion and dutiful submission to the religion, god, Fatherhood and It also includes a Roman’ patriotism and devotion to his motherland.  

Gravitas is another virtue of a Roman who thinks that he is responsible for his own actions hence he develops to be earnest and honest in whatever activities he does.  

Dignitas is the esteem which one holds on his personal character or reputation. Men in the Roman society sought to gain dignity and influence among their community. In this race of competitive world, Romans would accept any challenge with tenacity and sternness that he will never give in or succumb to failure.