Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome

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Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome

Page of text with marginal drawings. At the top in the left margin is a picture of Rome. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads. This seems to refer to the method by which Romulus and Remus decided who should rule the city that they founded. At the foot of the page is Hercules with a large club about to strike at Cacus (the bearded man on the right) who is pulling a bull backwards by the tail.
1543

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Hercules Strikes Cacus: A Classical Mythological Tale and the Founding of Rome (1543) In this intriguing print, two men stand before the majestic view of ancient Rome, their heads crowned by the flight of birds above. According to Roman legend, these men represent Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers who founded the eternal city. The method by which they decided who would rule Rome is depicted in the top left margin: Romulus, wearing armor, was chosen as the stronger ruler after the birds allegedly sided with him by settling on his head. Beneath this scene, the legendary hero Hercules is shown in action, using his immense strength to strike the monstrous Cacus with a large club. Cacus, a bearded man on the right, desperately tries to pull a bull backwards by its tail, symbolizing his attempt to steal the cattle that Hercules had been sent to retrieve. This striking image, filled with mythological references and historical allusions, is a testament to the enduring power of classical mythology in the ancient Roman world. The print, in ink on a page from a book, is adorned with marginal drawings that further enhance the storytelling, adding depth and intrigue to the narrative. Livy, the Roman historian, and Livius Andronicus, the Roman playwright, are often associated with the retelling of these myths and legends. This print serves as a reminder of the rich and complex history that lies at the heart of Rome's founding and the heroic tales that continue to inspire us today.

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