Numa Pompilius reigned as the second king of Rome from 715 to 673 BC. He was known for his peaceful manner and his religious contributions. Solon was one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece. He was an Athenian statesmen and lawmaker whose reforms helped in laying the foundation for democracy in Athens. Lycurgus is often referred to as the Father of Sparta. He was the lawgiver who founded the Spartan constitution.
Shelley exploits the fact that the Creature aspires to be like these reputable political figures. However, since the Creature is known for his recklessness, Shelley makes sure to include individuals that he can be more closely associated with, leaders with similar aggressive reputations.
Romulus, who was the first king of Rome and its namesake, was known for his hostile temperament. His reign, which commenced with the killing of his brother Remus, was successful but riddled with conflict. Theseus is a legendary hero who was also the king of Athens. He came into power on account of his aggression, battling numerous mythical beasts.
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Photo Credit: Numa Pompilius. Digital image. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://www.crystalinks.com/numa.jpg
Solon. Digital image. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://www.schillerinstitute.org/graphics/photos/hist_other/Solon.jpg
Lycurgus of Sparta. Digital image. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Lycurgus.jpg
Romulus. Digital image. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://www.crystalinks.com/romulus.jpg
Theseus. Digital image. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/legends/greece/minotaur-theseus.jpg
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