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Episode CCXXXV - Faunalia Rustica

Emperors of Rome

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The Myth of Faunus: Nature's Duality

This chapter examines the mythological origins and significance of Faunus, the king of Latium, emphasizing his connections to Latin civilization and the Trojan War. It also explores his complex nature as both a protector and a potentially dangerous figure, drawing parallels with Greek mythology and analyzing the etymology of his name.

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