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The shield depicted scenes of Roman history. Vulcan, knowing the fate of Rome, had carved in events that would shape what Rome would be.

First, on the shield, was an illustration of a mother wolf nursing two twin babies. Next was a picture of the rape of the Sabine women attending games. Following that was a scene depicting Mettus being drawn into pieces by four horses, all pulling in different directions...

Following that was a scene depicting Mettus being drawn into pieces by four horses, all pulling in different directions. On the top of the shield was Manlius, guarding the Capitol Hill. Next was a scene warning of the Gauls who appeared on the shield with wild hair and all were carrying spears. Also on the shield was a picture showing Cataline dangling from a rope...

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Fate and Counter Fate in the Aeneid Ancient Rome Fall of rome Fate and destiny in the Aeneid Gladiators of Rome Greece and Rome history of rome Modern Day Rome Rome Societies In Rome slavery in rome The Fall of Rome When in Rome: Women in Rome War from Myceneans to Rome

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