Romans are from Mars- Etruscans are from Maris



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Topic: The Glory Days 
Topic Editor: Nesnut Hatshepsut
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Message: Romans are from Mars- Etruscans are from Maris
Author: Lauchum - Camitlnas Tullius, Patron 
Date: Nov 9, 2000 15:32
      I wrote this title to inspire some further discussion and views. I will 
      elaborate only to the extent that I explain the meaning. According to 
      Roman legend, the Romans themselves were descended from Mars, the god of 
      war, and father of the legendary founder Romulus. 

      War was important all through the Romans' history. They were a warlike 
      people and proud of it. It was only when they had conquered large tracts 
      of other lands and demanded tribute from those areas that they started to 
      build an incredible wealth. Their wealth was throughwar and conquest. 

      The Etruscan god Maris was originally the god of Agriculture. The 
      Etruscans' wealth base was originally through trading of metals and 
      agricultural products. Their "legendary" wealth was based on trade. 

      If we recall the sack of Rome by the Celts  in the 4th Century, the Celtic 
      chieftain Brennus 
      was amazed at how little gold Rome could offer by way of ransom. They lost 
      interest and started to plunder the remaining Etruscan cities to their 
      great detriment. (Actually many of the Etruscan cities were hit first). 

      We also read of the reluctance by the Roman peoples to rebuild Rome and 
      preference by some to occupy the deserted city of Veii instead. 

      Comments ? 











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