A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Legend has it that Numa Pompelius was the second king of Rome, but he was not a warrior king, but a statesman and statesman.
According to classical authors, the 7th century BC King Numa Pompilius would establish eight craftsman guilds – dyers, tanners, leather workers, flute players, goldsmiths and carpenters. Pliny in his “Historia Naturalis” 34.1 Elder; 35.159) knew of a hierarchical list of collegia whose origins can be traced back to the reign of Numa.
Plutarch, in his “Life of Numa”, contrasts Numa’s reign with Romulus’ more aggressive legacy. He introduced new laws, customs, cults and holidays. Unlike the times of King Romulus and Rome’s involvement in wars, the ruler Numa Pompelius tried to bring Rome back to peaceful times.
As legend has it, after the death of the legendary Romulus, there was a long, tedious dispute about the next succession to the throne. Romulus was succeeded by Numa Pompelius, a man of Sabine origin, known for purity and wisdom.
It was chosen and agreed upon. However, he had to ask the gods first. The fortune-teller was successful, and Nami wore royal robes. The new ruler began by introducing religious changes, claiming they were necessary because Egeria (a mythical water nymph who was his wife and advisor) had ordered him to do so.
Such alleged connections with supernatural forces enhanced NUMA’s authority and prestige.
It is not certain whether this interesting figure really exists. There are only legends about Numa’s life, but no real historical facts.
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