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This version made the myth compatible with the myth of Rome ' s foundation by
Romulus , who was descended from the royalty of Alba Longa . Through his
pietas ( devotion to duty ) , Aeneas was a paradigm of Roman moral values and
the ...
This version made the myth compatible with the myth of Rome ' s foundation by
Romulus , who was descended from the royalty of Alba Longa . Through his
pietas ( devotion to duty ) , Aeneas was a paradigm of Roman moral values and
the ...
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Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TANÄGUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a
concubine ' s son called Hwanung who wanted to descend from Heaven and rule
the world of men , so his father gave him the three heavenly regalia , and
commanded ...
Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TANÄGUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a
concubine ' s son called Hwanung who wanted to descend from Heaven and rule
the world of men , so his father gave him the three heavenly regalia , and
commanded ...
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CHRISTIANITY World religion derived from the life of Christ , the son of God , who
came to earth , suffered persecution for his teachings , was crucified and rose
from the dead . CLANS Social grouping based on kinship theoretically
descended ...
CHRISTIANITY World religion derived from the life of Christ , the son of God , who
came to earth , suffered persecution for his teachings , was crucified and rose
from the dead . CLANS Social grouping based on kinship theoretically
descended ...
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