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Roma or Roma Aeterna: the goddess of rome, the personification of the city of rome. Roma protected the city of rome while her identity was kept secret to prevent enemies from luring her elsewhere. Mentioned in William Henry Seward's travel letter dated August 11th, 1859.

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Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, August 11, 1859

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Roma or Roma Aeterna: the goddess of rome, the personification of the city of rome. Roma protected the city of rome while her identity was kept secret to prevent enemies from luring her elsewhere. Mentioned in William Henry Seward's travel letter dated August 11th, 1859.
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Temple of Venus and Rome
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