Eroi greci fondatori di città latine
The philological, epigraphic, archaeological and iconographic dossier relating to the foundation myths of the cities of Latium vetus didn’t have the right consideration, compared to the role given to this fundamental theme in others geographical and cultural contexts, in Italy and in the Mediterranean. In fact, the legendary heritage of the Latin world was ‘crushed’ by the dominant Roman and Greek historiography that, until now, has prevented its independent and comprehensive evaluation.