Pergamene Kingdom from the last of the Attalids in 133 B.C. Rome became heir to the legacy of the Hellenistic world of the Greeks. The Hellenistic period which lasted 300 years in is noted by the death of Alexander in 323 B.C. It is marked by its rich, sophisticated and diverse culture. Many Romans were eager to merge with this Greek culture in order to exhibit the dominance of their rule over conquered societies. This exhibition of dominance was the primary motivation of the Roman desire to possess fine works of Greek Art. Whereas, other Romans, were convinced that the pursuit of the assimilation of foreign cultures would only harm the republic. During this time, much social disintegration and unhindered individualism threatened political stability.

Neptune of Troy. Moreover, during the last year of the Trojan War it appeared as though the Greeks had given up and broke encampment leaving a wooden horse as an offering to the goddess Athena. However, in fact the horse was hollow and was filled with armed men. Cassandra daughter of King Priam of Troy, was bestowed with the gift of prophecy from Apollo, who loved her. Nevertheless, she was also cursed by Apollo as a lunatic when she refused to return his love. No one believed her predictions of the Trojans deception. Laoco? warned the Trojans "I fear the Greeks even when they come bearing gifts." Laoco? warnings only enraged Poseidon who was angry with Troy. Poseidon the god of sea (Neptune) unleashed two sea serpents out of the sea to the land towards Laoco?, who was standing with his sons. Poseidon sought revenge on Athens since losing a wager with Athena. The serpents attacked Laoco?'s sons first and Laoco? struggled fiercely to save them but both he and his sons were strangled to death. All at once the Trojans were convinced to ignore Lacunas advice and eagerly pulling the horse into the city and were subsequently destroyed.

Zeus in Athens to renew the shrine of the Roman Jupiter in the capital. This act symbolized the transferal of spiritual power from the aristocracy of the Senate to autocratic leaders, and art began to be shaped by their preferences. This satisfied the Roman desire for grandiose architecture by being the model of

Octavian (later the emperor Augu

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Fortuna Primigenia, Troy Poseidon, Roman Jupiter, Odyssey Aeneid, Laoco Sons, Greeks Hellenistic, BC Roman, Priam Troy, Kingdoms Romans, Whereas Romans, greek art, hellenistic art, art roman, roman desire, roman art, capital world, roman republic,