Servius Tullius – The First Conqueror of Rome?
The Roman tradition sees Servius Tullius as a hero, but there are traces of Etruscan tradition, that saw things quite differently.
The Roman tradition sees Servius Tullius as a hero, but there are traces of Etruscan tradition, that saw things quite differently.
This article is about the Etruscan Tomb of the Bulls, where the painting depicts unusually obscene scenes. Beware of the mature content, although in a 6th century BCE quality.
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Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (“The Proud”) was a legendary Roman king. According to the tradition, he was the last Roman ruler of the Tarquin dynasty. His path to power was paved by blood.
Servius Tullius was the 6th of the legendary seven kings of Rome and his reign was full of notable achievements. He was often celebrated for all the good he did for Rome.
In the list of the legendary Roman kings, Servius Tullius stands out as the son of a slave who made it all the way to the throne.
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