Oh, yes, certainly. On one hand, that's better than having no history at all. On the other, the victors will often portray their opponents as less than they are or write them out entirely.

[He smiles, rather sadly.]

Before Rome, I lived under Gaul and Greece's mother. I remember Gaul in the way I imagine very young human children will remember a grandparent who passes away before their fourth birthday. I can't say I remember Greece's mother distinctly, if at all.