any one know any GOOD roman poets that i could google or ask????

idk about the virgil dude....because the issue is confusing on whether he is one person or three... lol =]

He was ONE person. He had three names, as did all Romans!!

Publius Vergilius Maro = Vergil or Virgil (English spellings mess things up!)

He's an excellent poet to study because of what he wrote -- Aeneid -- a sequel of sorts to the two by Homer (Iliad and Odyssey). He wrote this for two purposes: to connect the Romans to the Greeks and to establish such a connection as the basis for the founding of the Roman civilization.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgil
or
http://www.google.com/search?q=vergil&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA

Other Roman poets worthy of studying are Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) and Catullus (Gaius Valerius Catullus). Google their names to find out more about them. Ovid's Metamorphoses are his most famous works, mainly because we still have them. (They didn't rot away or disappear over the centuries.) Catullus wrote mainly odes and love poetry.

Once you google these three (Vergil, Ovid, and Catullus), the names of other poets will show up. The other poets either influenced them or were influenced by them.

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ahhhh okay thank you ... like i said before i am not very literate on greek and roman mythology since my school is christian and does not do into depth about any of this. :)

No problem! It's great that you're taking the initiative to learn more about Roman poets despite not having much exposure to Greek and Roman mythology in your school. It's always good to explore different areas of knowledge.

If you're interested in learning more about Greek and Roman mythology, there are several resources you can use to expand your understanding. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Books: There are many books available that cover Greek and Roman mythology in an accessible way. Some popular options include "D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths" by Ingri d'Aulaire and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, and "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton.

2. Online resources: Websites like Encyclopedia Mythica (https://www.pantheon.org/) and Theoi Greek Mythology (https://www.theoi.com/) provide detailed information on various Greek and Roman myths, gods, and heroes.

3. Mythology courses: Consider enrolling in an online course or workshop that focuses on mythology. Websites like Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/) and Udemy (https://www.udemy.com/) offer a wide range of courses on various subjects, including mythology.

4. Podcasts: There are several podcasts dedicated to exploring Greek and Roman mythology. Some popular ones include "Myths and Legends" and "The History of Rome."

Remember, learning about mythology is not limited to a specific religion or belief system. It can be seen as a way to understand the stories, cultures, and beliefs of ancient civilizations. Have fun exploring and expanding your knowledge!