Roman+Horses


 * [[image:chardonworldhistorytextbook:chariot-race.jpg width="350" height="260" align="center" caption="an actual chariot race in Rome"]] ||
 * an actual chariot race in Rome ||


 * [[image:chardonworldhistorytextbook:track.jpg width="190" height="252" caption="A Chariot Racing track in Rome"]] ||
 * A Chariot Racing track in Rome ||

Horses in Rome were used for many different things. Some of the things they were used for were Farming, Getting around, Trading for money, Sports, Battle, Stories and Mythology, and Art.

The early Romans believed that if they sacrificed there horses they would get a bountiful harvest. When they sacrificed the horses they used there blood, tail, and head. They used the blood to purify livestock, the tail was brought to the king for health, and the head was mounted on the wall to bring a bountiful harvest.

The horses were mainly used to transport people, though they were also used for transporting goods and mail.

The main sport in Rome was chariot racing. This sport was very dangerous. Romans used to get together and watch the races every day.

Horses in ancient Rome were used in place of money. When they were to buy something they would offer horses, the larger horses were worth more money. To have a horse in battle was a greater advantage. Sometimes horses were considered a soldier there self. They had an overall height advantage when they used horses.

Horses were a large role in many roman stories such as, Alexander the Great, stories of the Roman god Neptune, Homer’s the Iliad when Athena made herself known through the horse’s voice at Patroluklus funeral, and the Myth of Pegasus.

Even though Romans were not the first to ride horses it has had an effect on us today. Horses are still today used for pleasure riding, sporting, and money.