The Romans Used Greek Myths in Their Mosaics as Symbols of Civilization Video (VIDEO)

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

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Research that was coordinated at Carlos III University of Madrid analyzes the mythological images in Roman mosaics and shows that members of the most powerful elite selected Greek gods and heroes as symbols of universal values that reinforced what Rome stood for.

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Research that was coordinated at Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) analyzes the mythological images in Roman mosaics and shows that members of the most powerful elite selected Greek gods and heroes as symbols of universal values that reinforced what Rome stood for.

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