The Ciborio in the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura
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Top 10 Popular and Fascinating Myths in Ancient Rome
Rome has long been known for its mystical stories relating to its origins and legendary gods. These have been represented in works of art and literature, with Ovid as the master of giving these Latin myths and legends a physical form.

The Rape of Proserpina
Legend has it that the daughter of Ceres (Roman Goddess of the harvest) was kidnapped and made his queen by Pluto, the King of the Underworld.

The Roman Carnival
Explore the story of this celebration and get some idea about how to enjoy the Carnevale Romano.

Roman Legends Italiansrus.com
Enjoy these great Roman legends: La Cenorientola, The Dark King, The Dead Man in the Oak-Tree, The Little Bird, St. Anthony (Five Tales), The Two Hunchbacked Brothers and Why Cats and Dogs Always Quarrel.

Rome's Ghosts
Rome too can be proud of a few mysterious presences, whose stories are tightly bound to the city's own history and traditions.

Proverbs/Dictionaries

Latin Proverbs
This list includes Latin and Roman proverbs and sayings with the English translation.

Roman Dialect
This is an introduction to understanding the Roman dialect.

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