Roman mythology is filled with tales of gods, heroes, and the founding of Rome. The story of Romulus and Remus, twin brothers raised by a she-wolf, tells of the legendary origins of the city. Another well-known myth is that of Aeneas, a Trojan hero whose journey to Italy was said to lay the foundations for Rome’s greatness.
Many Roman myths were inspired by Greek mythology but adapted to fit Roman values and history. The gods, though similar to their Greek counterparts, were seen as more practical and politically influential in Roman society.